Seychelles
Country in Africa
In brief
Control of corruption, score 0–100: 72.8 (2025). World rank 27 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 1 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 68 (2025). World rank 53 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 2 of 54. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 70.2 (2025). World rank 58 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 3 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 43.8% → 26.5%, rule of law 63.4 → 68.2 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 66.6 → 72.8 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- Patrick Herminie
- Head of government
- Patrick Herminie
- Independence
- June 29, 1976
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 26.5% 2025