Republic of the Congo
Country in Africa
In brief
Control of corruption, score 0–100: 19.3 (2025). World rank 194 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 46 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 28.4 (2025). World rank 185 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 42 of 54. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 34.9 (2025). World rank 183 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 44 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 7.4% → 14.6%, rule of law 41.4 → 38.1 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 22.2 → 19.3 (score 0–100). Worse than all its neighbours (Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, and Gabon): voice and accountability.
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- Denis Sassou-Nguesso
- Head of government
- Anatole Collinet Makosso
- Independence
- August 15, 1960
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 14.6% 2025