Bahrain Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Bahrain's rule of law was 0.45 in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's rule of law stood at 0.45 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.45 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 71st globally.
Bahrain's Rule of Law indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has experienced fluctuations over the past 26 years. The country's score peaked at 0.70 in 2004, but has since declined to 0.45 in 2025, ranking it 71st globally. Notably, Bahrain's score has remained relatively stable in recent years, mirroring the performance of peer country Poland, which also scored 0.46 in 2025. The country's lowest score of -0.01 in 1996 highlights the significant progress made in strengthening its rule of law framework. Bahrain's journey towards improving its rule of law has been characterized by periods of growth and decline, underscoring the need for sustained efforts to address the underlying challenges. To alter its trajectory and improve its global ranking, Bahrain will need to address the lingering issues that have hindered its progress, such as combating corruption and enhancing judicial independence.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.45 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.45 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.45 | −0.02 | #71 |
| 2023 | 0.47 | +0.03 | #68 |
| 2022 | 0.44 | −0.00 | #70 |
| 2021 | 0.44 | −0.01 | #69 |
| 2020 | 0.45 | −0.01 | #69 |
| 2019 | 0.46 | +0.08 | #65 |
| 2018 | 0.38 | −0.04 | #69 |
| 2017 | 0.42 | −0.01 | #67 |
| 2016 | 0.43 | +0.03 | #68 |
| 2015 | 0.40 | −0.01 | #69 |
| 2014 | 0.41 | +0.09 | #66 |
| 2013 | 0.33 | +0.07 | #76 |
| 2012 | 0.25 | −0.09 | #78 |
| 2011 | 0.35 | −0.08 | #74 |
| 2010 | 0.43 | −0.08 | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain 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
Bahrain's rule of law was 0.45 in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's rule of law peaked at 0.70 in 2004.
The lowest rule of law in Bahrain was -0.01 in 1996.
Bahrain ranks 71st globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bahrain's rule of law is projected to reach 0.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Bahrain in 2025 was 0.45. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_rule-of-law,
title = {Bahrain Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}