

Vanuatu
Vanuatu conducts democratic elections but suffers from a pattern of unstable coalition governments that do not complete their terms. Although political corruption is a problem, the largely independent judiciary has been able to hold elected officials accountable in high-profile cases. Other persistent problems include domestic violence and societal discrimination against women.

Freedom in the World — Vanuatu Country Report
Vanuatu is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.