Angola Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Angola's rule of law was -1.10 in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Angola's rule of law stood at -1.10 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.10 by 2025. Angola ranked 173rd globally.
Angola’s Rule of Law score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at –1.10 in 2025, placing the country 173rd in the global ranking. The index, which tracks confidence in the legal system, contract enforcement and property rights, improved from its all‑time trough of –1.63 in 2002, reaching a peak of –0.95 in 2020 before slipping back to the current level. Over the 26‑year coverage period the trajectory has been modestly upward, yet the score remains well below the median of the sample and comparable to peers such as Honduras (–1.10) and Burundi (–1.14). The persistent gap reflects structural challenges in judicial independence, corruption and limited access to legal recourse. Continued reforms aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing transparency and reducing bureaucratic delays could accelerate progress and move Angola’s Rule of Law rating higher in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.10 | −0.01 | #173 |
| 2023 | -1.10 | −0.08 | #173 |
| 2022 | -1.02 | −0.04 | #169 |
| 2021 | -0.98 | −0.03 | #168 |
| 2020 | -0.95 | +0.07 | #166 |
| 2019 | -1.02 | −0.02 | #172 |
| 2018 | -1.00 | +0.04 | #169 |
| 2017 | -1.04 | −0.04 | #173 |
| 2016 | -1.00 | +0.03 | #170 |
| 2015 | -1.03 | +0.04 | #177 |
| 2014 | -1.07 | +0.22 | #178 |
| 2013 | -1.29 | +0.01 | #188 |
| 2012 | -1.30 | −0.03 | #188 |
| 2011 | -1.28 | −0.00 | #185 |
| 2010 | -1.27 | −0.04 | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's rule of law was -1.10 in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's rule of law peaked at -0.95 in 2020.
The lowest rule of law in Angola was -1.63 in 2002.
Angola ranks 173rd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Angola's rule of law is projected to reach -1.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Angola in 2025 was -1.10. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_rule-of-law,
title = {Angola Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}