Vanuatu
Country in Oceania
In brief
Women in parliament: 1.9% (2025). World rank 187 of 190; in Oceania, 13 of 14. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 37 (2025). World rank 159 of 205 (1 = best); in Oceania, 15 of 16. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 67.8 (2025). World rank 67 of 205 (1 = best); in Oceania, 14 of 18. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 0% → 1.9%, rule of law 66.3 → 67.3 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 46.2 → 44.4 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Head of state
- Nikenike Vurobaravu
- Head of government
- Bob Loughman
- Independence
- July 30, 1980
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 1.9% 2025