Moldova
Country in Europe
In brief
Women in parliament: 39.6% (2025). World rank 31 of 190; in Europe, 12 of 44. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 56.7 (2025). World rank 87 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 37 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 62.5 (2025). World rank 85 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 36 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 21.8% → 39.6%, rule of law 51.8 → 56.1 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 26.8 → 42.9 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Head of state
- Maia Sandu
- Head of government
- Vasile Tofan
- Independence
- August 27, 1991
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 39.6% 2025