Aruba Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Aruba's rule of law was 1.30 in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 2004–2025.
Overview
Aruba's rule of law stood at 1.30 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.30 by 2025. Aruba ranked 26th globally.
Aruba’s Rule of Law score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has risen steadily since the series began in 2004, moving from an initial 0.92 to a 2025 value of 1.30, which places the island at 26th in the global ranking. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 1.43 in 2009, following a low point of 0.81 in 2006, suggesting that institutional reforms and judicial strengthening in the late 2000s yielded durable improvements. Compared with peer jurisdictions, Aruba’s 2025 score matches Belgium’s 1.30 and is marginally above the United Kingdom’s 1.29, while trailing the United States (1.31) and Korea (1.24), indicating that the island’s legal environment is on par with advanced economies despite its small size. The 21‑year coverage shows a clear upward trajectory, and continued investment in transparent law‑enforcement practices and anti‑corruption measures could sustain or even enhance this progress in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.30 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.30 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.30 | +0.02 | #26 |
| 2023 | 1.27 | −0.01 | #27 |
| 2022 | 1.28 | +0.03 | #27 |
| 2021 | 1.25 | −0.02 | #28 |
| 2020 | 1.27 | +0.04 | #28 |
| 2019 | 1.23 | −0.03 | #30 |
| 2018 | 1.26 | −0.04 | #29 |
| 2017 | 1.30 | +0.07 | #27 |
| 2016 | 1.23 | −0.00 | #28 |
| 2015 | 1.23 | +0.19 | #30 |
| 2014 | 1.04 | −0.26 | #35 |
| 2013 | 1.29 | −0.02 | #26 |
| 2012 | 1.31 | −0.01 | #26 |
| 2011 | 1.32 | −0.09 | #24 |
| 2010 | 1.42 | −0.01 | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Aruba's rule of law was 1.30 in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Aruba's rule of law peaked at 1.43 in 2009.
The lowest rule of law in Aruba was 0.81 in 2006.
Aruba ranks 26th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Aruba's rule of law is projected to reach 1.30 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Aruba in 2025 was 1.30. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_rule-of-law,
title = {Aruba Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}