Maldives
Country in Asia
In brief
Women in parliament: 3.2% (2025). World rank 184 of 190; in Asia, 43 of 46. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 47.4 (2025). World rank 129 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 31 of 49. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 49.3 (2025). World rank 127 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 17 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 5.9% → 3.2%, rule of law 48.7 → 58.5 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 36.2 → 41.3 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- Mohamed Muizzu
- Head of government
- Mohamed Muizzu
- Independence
- July 26, 1965
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 3.2% 2025