Somalia
Country in Africa
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 22.9 (2025). World rank 206 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 54 of 54. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 13.9 (2025). World rank 206 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 53 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 13.3 (2025). World rank 201 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 52 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 13.8% → 19%, rule of law 22.3 → 22.9 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 13.1 → 13.9 (score 0–100). Worse than all its neighbours (Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya): voice and accountability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.
State
- Form of government
- Federal parliamentary republic
- Head of state
- Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
- Head of government
- Hamza Abdi Barre
- Independence
- July 1, 1960
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 19% 2025