Algeria Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Algeria's rule of law was -0.67 in 2025, ranked 150th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Algeria's rule of law stood at -0.67 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.67 by 2025. Algeria ranked 150th globally.
Algeria's rule of law score has exhibited a relatively stable, albeit negative, trend over the past two and a half decades. The country's rule of law score worsened from -1.22 in 1996 to -1.25 in the year 2000, marking the lowest point in its history. However, Algeria experienced a slight improvement in the following years, with its score peaking at -0.61 in 2003. Despite this, the rule of law score has continued to decline, reaching -0.67 in 2025. This places Algeria at #150 globally, closely ranking with countries such as São Tomé and Principe, which shares a similar score. Mauritania, another peer country, also exhibits a comparable trend. Algeria's stagnant rule of law score suggests a need for institutional reforms to improve the country's governance and justice system. A potential shift in the trajectory could be driven by the implementation of robust anti-corruption measures and the strengthening of an independent judiciary.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.64 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.67 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.67 | +0.01 | #150 |
| 2023 | -0.68 | +0.15 | #148 |
| 2022 | -0.83 | −0.00 | #157 |
| 2021 | -0.83 | −0.03 | #157 |
| 2020 | -0.80 | +0.06 | #157 |
| 2019 | -0.86 | −0.05 | #161 |
| 2018 | -0.81 | +0.12 | #158 |
| 2017 | -0.93 | −0.01 | #166 |
| 2016 | -0.92 | +0.03 | #166 |
| 2015 | -0.94 | −0.14 | #168 |
| 2014 | -0.80 | −0.11 | #155 |
| 2013 | -0.69 | +0.12 | #140 |
| 2012 | -0.81 | +0.03 | #152 |
| 2011 | -0.85 | −0.03 | #155 |
| 2010 | -0.82 | +0.01 | #151 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's rule of law was -0.67 in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.
Algeria's rule of law peaked at -0.61 in 2003.
The lowest rule of law in Algeria was -1.25 in 2000.
Algeria ranks 150th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Algeria's rule of law is projected to reach -0.67 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Algeria in 2025 was -0.67. This ranks 150th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_rule-of-law,
title = {Algeria Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}