Suriname

In brief

Women in parliament: 31.4% (2025). World rank 67 of 190; in Americas, 15 of 34. Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100: 40.3 (2025). World rank 124 of 207 (1 = best); in Americas, 27 of 41. Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100: 41.8 (2025). World rank 164 of 205 (1 = best); in Americas, 36 of 41. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 25.5% → 31.4%, rule of law 56 → 55.1 (score 0–⁠100), and control of corruption 44 → 40.3 (score 0–⁠100). Better than all its neighbours (Brazil and Guyana): rule of law. Worse than all its neighbours (Brazil and Guyana): regulatory quality and control of corruption.