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Slovakia

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In brief

Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100: 64.3 (2025). World rank 61 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 31 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100: 62 (2025). World rank 64 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 33 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100: 73.3 (2025). World rank 51 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 29 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 18.7% → 23.3%, rule of law 63.3 → 66.1 (score 0–⁠100), and control of corruption 51.6 → 49.2 (score 0–⁠100).

State

Form of government
Parliamentary republic
Head of state
Peter Pellegrini
Head of government
Robert Fico
Independence
January 1, 1993
UN member
Yes
Women in parliament
23.3% 2025

Quality of governance (100 = best)

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100
66.1 2025
Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100
49.2 2025
Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100
64.3 2025
Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100
62 2025
Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100
73.3 2025