Bermuda Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Bermuda's rule of law was 0.63 in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 7.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bermuda's rule of law stood at 0.63 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.63 by 2025. Bermuda ranked 57th globally.
Bermuda’s Rule of Law score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has declined sharply over the 26‑year coverage period, falling from an early‑period value of 1.21 in 1996 to a historic low of 0.02 in 2014, the all‑time trough. The island’s peak of 1.23 occurred in 2000, suggesting that the early 2000s represented the apex of institutional effectiveness before a sustained erosion set in. By 2025 the score stands at 0.63, placing Bermuda at 57th in the global ranking and just above St. Lucia’s 0.64 and Dominica’s 0.61, yet still well below the Slovak Republic’s 0.68. The persistent downward trajectory points to weakening judicial independence, enforcement consistency, and regulatory transparency, factors that have likely undermined investor confidence and the protection of property rights. If reforms strengthen court capacity, enhance anti‑corruption mechanisms, and improve regulatory predictability, the downward trend could be arrested and the score may begin to recover in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.62 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.63 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.63 | −0.05 | #57 |
| 2023 | 0.68 | −0.01 | #51 |
| 2022 | 0.69 | +0.06 | #53 |
| 2021 | 0.64 | +0.01 | #56 |
| 2020 | 0.62 | −0.16 | #56 |
| 2019 | 0.78 | −0.03 | #46 |
| 2018 | 0.82 | +0.00 | #45 |
| 2017 | 0.81 | +0.00 | #44 |
| 2016 | 0.81 | −0.02 | #45 |
| 2015 | 0.83 | +0.81 | #45 |
| 2014 | 0.02 | −1.08 | #80 |
| 2013 | 1.10 | +0.01 | #30 |
| 2012 | 1.10 | +0.01 | #30 |
| 2011 | 1.09 | −0.02 | #31 |
| 2010 | 1.11 | +0.25 | #32 |
Analysis
Bermuda's rule of law was 0.63 in 2025, a decline of −0.05 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 0.63 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bermuda's rule of law was 0.63 in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 7.7% decrease from the previous year.
Bermuda's rule of law peaked at 1.23 in 2000.
The lowest rule of law in Bermuda was 0.02 in 2014.
Bermuda ranks 57th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bermuda's rule of law is projected to reach 0.63 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Bermuda in 2025 was 0.63. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bermuda_rule-of-law,
title = {Bermuda Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bermuda/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}