Brazil Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Brazil's rule of law was -0.34 in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 11.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Brazil's rule of law stood at -0.34 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.34 by 2025. Brazil ranked 122nd globally.
Brazil's Rule of Law indicator, measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has experienced a decline in recent years. With a current score of -0.34, ranking #122 globally, the country's performance lags behind some of its peers, such as Senegal, which has a similar score of -0.32. Notably, Brazil's all-time peak in 2010, with a score of 0.06, was short-lived, and the country has since declined to its current level. The all-time trough in 2005, with a score of -0.48, indicates that the current situation is not the worst Brazil has faced. The 26-year coverage of the data provides a clear picture of the country's trajectory. If Brazil is to improve its Rule of Law score, it will need to address corruption and strengthen institutions, potentially through targeted reforms and investments in the justice system, which could help to turn the trend around.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.36 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.34 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.34 | −0.03 | #122 |
| 2023 | -0.31 | −0.05 | #118 |
| 2022 | -0.26 | +0.04 | #115 |
| 2021 | -0.30 | −0.07 | #117 |
| 2020 | -0.23 | −0.01 | #108 |
| 2019 | -0.22 | +0.08 | #107 |
| 2018 | -0.30 | +0.00 | #115 |
| 2017 | -0.31 | −0.10 | #115 |
| 2016 | -0.20 | −0.01 | #107 |
| 2015 | -0.19 | −0.13 | #99 |
| 2014 | -0.05 | +0.04 | #83 |
| 2013 | -0.09 | −0.02 | #95 |
| 2012 | -0.08 | −0.12 | #95 |
| 2011 | 0.05 | −0.01 | #86 |
| 2010 | 0.06 | +0.16 | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's rule of law was -0.34 in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 11.0% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's rule of law peaked at 0.06 in 2010.
The lowest rule of law in Brazil was -0.48 in 2005.
Brazil ranks 122nd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Brazil's rule of law is projected to reach -0.34 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Brazil in 2025 was -0.34. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_rule-of-law,
title = {Brazil Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}