Mozambique
Country in Africa
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 39.2 (2025). World rank 176 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 38 of 54. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 26 (2025). World rank 175 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 39 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 35.8 (2025). World rank 167 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 31 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 39.6% → 38.3%, rule of law 44.6 → 39.2 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 29.6 → 26 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- Daniel Chapo
- Head of government
- Maria Benvinda Levy
- Independence
- June 25, 1975
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 38.3% 2025