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Belarus Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-1.48 −0.22 (-17.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #187 Global Peak -0.77 (2016) Source World Bank WGI

Belarus Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Belarus's rule of law stood at -1.48 in 2025, a decline of +0.22 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.48 by 2025. Belarus ranked 187th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.57 - -
2025* trend -1.48 - -
2025 -1.48 −0.22 #187
2023 -1.25 −0.03 #180
2022 -1.22 −0.10 #179
2021 -1.12 −0.04 #178
2020 -1.09 −0.23 #174
2019 -0.86 +0.03 #160
2018 -0.89 −0.01 #164
2017 -0.88 −0.11 #163
2016 -0.77 +0.11 #153
2015 -0.88 −0.06 #164
2014 -0.82 +0.07 #158
2013 -0.88 +0.04 #162
2012 -0.92 +0.19 #163
2011 -1.11 −0.04 #176
2010 -1.07 −0.05 #173
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 15.2% Real rate -1.9%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belarus's rule of law?

Belarus's rule of law was -1.48 in 2025. Ranked 187th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Belarus?

Belarus's rule of law peaked at -0.77 in 2016.

What was the lowest rule of law in Belarus?

The lowest rule of law in Belarus was -1.48 in 2025.

How does Belarus rank in rule of law?

Belarus ranks 187th globally in rule of law as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for rule of law?

The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected rule of law of Belarus in 2025?

Belarus's rule of law is projected to reach -1.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Belarus in 2025?

The rule of law of Belarus in 2025 was -1.48. This ranks 187th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_belarus_rule-of-law, title = {Belarus Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }