Madagascar
Country in Africa
In brief
Control of corruption, score 0–100: 27.1 (2025). World rank 171 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 36 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 34.5 (2025). World rank 174 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 35 of 54. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 41.2 (2025). World rank 167 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 35 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 20.5% → 14.1%, rule of law 45.7 → 43.1 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 32.3 → 27.1 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Head of state
- Michael Randrianirina
- Head of government
- Mamitiana Rajaonarison
- Independence
- June 26, 1960
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 14.1% 2025