Macau

In brief

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100: 72.7 (2025). World rank 45 of 207 (1 = best); in Asia, 5 of 49. Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100: 76.1 (2025). World rank 33 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 6 of 49. Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100: 79.3 (2025). World rank 17 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 3 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: rule of law 73.9 → 72.7 (score 0–⁠100), control of corruption 59.5 → 59.6 (score 0–⁠100), and regulatory quality 84.3 → 79.3 (score 0–⁠100). Better than all its neighbours (China): voice and accountability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.