Portugal
Country in Europe
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 75.9 (2025). World rank 34 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 22 of 45. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 73.3 (2025). World rank 39 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 23 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 81.1 (2025). World rank 20 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 16 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 34.8% → 35.7%, rule of law 77.4 → 75.9 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 62.6 → 63.6 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Spain): voice and accountability, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption. Worse than all its neighbours (Spain): government effectiveness.
State
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Head of state
- António José Seguro
- Head of government
- Luís Montenegro
- Independence
- December 1, 1640
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 35.7% 2025