Antigua and Barbuda Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Antigua and Barbuda's rule of law was 0.37 in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's rule of law stood at 0.37 in 2025, a decline of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.37 by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 80th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda has experienced fluctuations in its Rule of Law index over the past 26 years, with a notable decline from its peak of 1.05 in 1998 to a trough of -0.18 in 2014. The country's score has been steadily improving since then, reaching 0.37 in 2025, ranking it 80th globally. This upward trend is comparable to that of Kuwait, which shares a similar score of 0.38. However, Antigua and Barbuda's index still lags behind that of some of its regional peers, such as Cabo Verde, which scored 0.35 in 2025. The improvement in Antigua and Barbuda's Rule of Law index suggests a gradual increase in trust in institutions and the government, which could be linked to the country's efforts to strengthen its judicial system and enhance accountability. If Antigua and Barbuda continues to implement reforms aimed at improving transparency and combating corruption, it may see further improvements in its Rule of Law index in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.38 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.37 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.37 | −0.00 | #80 |
| 2023 | 0.38 | −0.01 | #80 |
| 2022 | 0.39 | +0.09 | #77 |
| 2021 | 0.30 | −0.10 | #80 |
| 2020 | 0.41 | +0.04 | #71 |
| 2019 | 0.36 | −0.01 | #74 |
| 2018 | 0.38 | −0.03 | #72 |
| 2017 | 0.41 | −0.07 | #70 |
| 2016 | 0.47 | −0.08 | #62 |
| 2015 | 0.55 | +0.73 | #60 |
| 2014 | -0.18 | −1.01 | #100 |
| 2013 | 0.83 | −0.11 | #50 |
| 2012 | 0.95 | +0.00 | #43 |
| 2011 | 0.94 | −0.01 | #43 |
| 2010 | 0.95 | −0.02 | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. 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
Antigua and Barbuda's rule of law was 0.37 in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's rule of law peaked at 1.05 in 1998.
The lowest rule of law in Antigua and Barbuda was -0.18 in 2014.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 80th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Antigua and Barbuda's rule of law is projected to reach 0.37 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 0.37. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_rule-of-law,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}