United Kingdom
Country in Europe
In brief
Control of corruption, score 0–100: 78.9 (2025). World rank 18 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 12 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 80.6 (2025). World rank 14 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 10 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 81.3 (2025). World rank 19 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 15 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 29.4% → 40.5%, rule of law 85.8 → 79.5 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 81.5 → 78.9 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Ireland): control of corruption. Worse than all its neighbours (Ireland): voice and accountability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, and rule of law.
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
- Head of state
- Charles III
- Head of government
- Andy Burnham
- Independence
- No data
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 40.5% 2025