Palau
Country in Oceania
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 77.9 (2025). World rank 30 of 207 (1 = best); in Oceania, 5 of 18. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 63.2 (2025). World rank 58 of 205 (1 = best); in Oceania, 3 of 16. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 76.4 (2025). World rank 40 of 205 (1 = best); in Oceania, 7 of 18. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 0% → 25%, rule of law 80.9 → 77.9 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 58.2 → 58.4 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- Surangel Whipps Jr.
- Head of government
- Surangel Whipps Jr.
- Independence
- October 1, 1994
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 25% 2025