Burkina Faso Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Burkina Faso's rule of law was -0.83 in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 11.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's rule of law stood at -0.83 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.83 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 156th globally.
Burkina Faso's Rule of Law score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has exhibited a mixed trend over the past 26 years. With a score of -0.83 in 2025, the country ranks 156 globally, a position that is slightly better than its peer countries, such as Pakistan which scores -0.84. Historically, Burkina Faso's score has shown improvement, reaching a peak of -0.19 in 2010, after previously hitting a trough of -0.93 in 1996. However, the current score indicates a decline from the 2010 peak. Compared to other countries in the region, Burkina Faso's score is relatively low, with Cambodia scoring -0.76 and West Bank and Gaza scoring -0.72. To reverse the current decline in the Rule of Law score, Burkina Faso would need to strengthen its institutions and uphold the rule of law, which would likely require sustained investment in judicial reform and improved governance practices.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.90 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.83 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.83 | −0.09 | #156 |
| 2023 | -0.74 | −0.13 | #152 |
| 2022 | -0.61 | −0.15 | #144 |
| 2021 | -0.46 | +0.01 | #131 |
| 2020 | -0.47 | −0.00 | #129 |
| 2019 | -0.46 | −0.00 | #130 |
| 2018 | -0.46 | −0.04 | #131 |
| 2017 | -0.41 | +0.04 | #125 |
| 2016 | -0.46 | +0.09 | #130 |
| 2015 | -0.54 | +0.00 | #133 |
| 2014 | -0.55 | −0.02 | #132 |
| 2013 | -0.53 | −0.10 | #128 |
| 2012 | -0.43 | −0.08 | #118 |
| 2011 | -0.35 | −0.16 | #112 |
| 2010 | -0.19 | +0.01 | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Burkina Faso's rule of law was -0.83 in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 11.8% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's rule of law peaked at -0.19 in 2010.
The lowest rule of law in Burkina Faso was -0.93 in 1996.
Burkina Faso ranks 156th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Burkina Faso's rule of law is projected to reach -0.83 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Burkina Faso in 2025 was -0.83. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_rule-of-law,
title = {Burkina Faso Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}