Malta
Country in Europe
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 69.6 (2025). World rank 56 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 27 of 45. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 68 (2025). World rank 54 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 30 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 75.7 (2025). World rank 41 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 25 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 12.9% → 29.1%, rule of law 76.8 → 69.6 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 65.2 → 51.6 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Head of state
- Myriam Spiteri Debono
- Head of government
- Robert Abela
- Independence
- September 21, 1964
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 29.1% 2025