Sierra Leone

In brief

Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100: 32.2 (2025). World rank 157 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 28 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100: 33.3 (2025). World rank 179 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 39 of 54. Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100: 36.5 (2025). World rank 179 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 41 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 12.4% → 29.5%, rule of law 46.1 → 44.7 (score 0–⁠100), and control of corruption 31.8 → 32.2 (score 0–⁠100). Better than all its neighbours (Guinea and Liberia): rule of law and control of corruption. Worse than all its neighbours (Guinea and Liberia): regulatory quality.