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In brief

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100: 74.6 (2025). World rank 36 of 207 (1 = best); in Oceania, 8 of 18. Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100: 42.1 (2025). World rank 161 of 205 (1 = best); in Oceania, 15 of 16. Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100: 74.3 (2025). World rank 45 of 205 (1 = best); in Oceania, 10 of 18. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 0% → 21.4%, rule of law 62.9 → 74.6 (score 0–⁠100), and control of corruption 65.3 → 61.6 (score 0–⁠100).

State

Form of government
Federal republic
Head of state
Wesley Simina
Head of government
Wesley Simina
Independence
November 3, 1986
UN member
Yes
Women in parliament
21.4% 2025

Quality of governance (100 = best)

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100
74.6 2025
Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100
61.6 2025
Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100
50.9 2025
Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100
42.1 2025
Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100
74.3 2025