Syria
Country in Asia
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 28.7 (2025). World rank 201 of 207 (1 = best); in Asia, 47 of 49. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 15.4 (2025). World rank 204 of 207 (1 = best); in Asia, 48 of 49. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 24.3 (2025). World rank 200 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 47 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 12.4% → 4.9%, rule of law 31.2 → 28.7 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 17.1 → 15.4 (score 0–100). Worse than all its neighbours (Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Türkiye): voice and accountability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.
State
- Form of government
- In transition
- Head of state
- Ahmed al-Sharaa
- Head of government
- No data
- Independence
- April 17, 1946
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 4.9% 2025