São Tomé and Príncipe
Country in Africa
In brief
Women in parliament: 14.6% (2025). World rank 150 of 190; in Africa, 41 of 52. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 36.7 (2025). World rank 161 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 28 of 54. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 39.3 (2025). World rank 174 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 39 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 18.2% → 14.6%, rule of law 49.3 → 51.2 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 46.9 → 50.6 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Head of state
- Carlos Vila Nova
- Head of government
- Américo Ramos
- Independence
- July 12, 1975
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 14.6% 2025