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In brief

Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100: 65.5 (2025). World rank 44 of 207 (1 = best); in Americas, 9 of 41. Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100: 76.7 (2025). World rank 32 of 205 (1 = best); in Americas, 4 of 41. Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100: 72.8 (2025). World rank 31 of 205 (1 = best); in Americas, 4 of 41. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 19.4% → 28.9%, rule of law 81.8 → 71.7 (score 0–⁠100), and control of corruption 73 → 65.5 (score 0–⁠100).

State

Form of government
Federal republic
Head of state
Donald Trump
Head of government
Donald Trump
Independence
July 4, 1776
UN member
Yes
Women in parliament
28.9% 2025

Quality of governance (100 = best)

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100
71.7 2025
Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100
65.5 2025
Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100
76.7 2025
Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100
72.8 2025
Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100
69.6 2025