Timor-Leste
Country in Asia
In brief
Women in parliament: 35.4% (2025). World rank 46 of 190; in Asia, 4 of 46. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 41.3 (2025). World rank 145 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 34 of 49. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 42.9 (2025). World rank 157 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 37 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 38.5% → 35.4%, rule of law 41.6 → 48.1 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 35.1 → 40.2 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Indonesia): voice and accountability and control of corruption. Worse than all its neighbours (Indonesia): government effectiveness, regulatory quality, and rule of law.
State
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Head of state
- José Ramos-Horta
- Head of government
- Xanana Gusmão
- Independence
- November 28, 1975
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 35.4% 2025