Cabo Verde Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Cabo Verde's rule of law was 0.35 in 2025, ranked 81st globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Cabo Verde's rule of law stood at 0.35 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.35 by 2025. Cabo Verde ranked 81st globally.
Cabo Verde’s Rule of Law index, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stands at 0.35 in 2025, placing the nation 81st in global rankings. This figure follows a long‑term decline from the all‑time peak of 1.04 recorded in 1996, the year the index was first compiled, to a historic low of 0.26 in 2003, after which modest recovery has occurred but has not restored the early‑1990s level. Over the 26‑year coverage period, the index has fluctuated within a narrow band, reflecting persistent challenges in judicial independence, contract enforcement and corruption control. Compared with peers, Cabo Verde’s score is slightly below Antigua and Barbuda’s 0.37 and marginally above Greece’s 0.32, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑road performance among small island economies and middle‑income states. Continued reforms in the legal sector, enhanced capacity of courts and greater transparency in law enforcement could reverse the downward trajectory and lift the index in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.34 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.35 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.35 | −0.05 | #81 |
| 2023 | 0.40 | +0.00 | #76 |
| 2022 | 0.40 | +0.07 | #76 |
| 2021 | 0.33 | −0.10 | #77 |
| 2020 | 0.43 | −0.02 | #70 |
| 2019 | 0.45 | +0.05 | #68 |
| 2018 | 0.39 | +0.04 | #67 |
| 2017 | 0.35 | +0.07 | #74 |
| 2016 | 0.28 | −0.28 | #81 |
| 2015 | 0.57 | −0.09 | #59 |
| 2014 | 0.66 | +0.11 | #49 |
| 2013 | 0.55 | +0.04 | #66 |
| 2012 | 0.51 | +0.01 | #68 |
| 2011 | 0.51 | +0.04 | #68 |
| 2010 | 0.46 | −0.07 | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cabo Verde matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1991. 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
Cabo Verde's rule of law was 0.35 in 2025. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from the previous year.
Cabo Verde's rule of law peaked at 1.04 in 1996.
The lowest rule of law in Cabo Verde was 0.26 in 2003.
Cabo Verde ranks 81st globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Cabo Verde's rule of law is projected to reach 0.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Cabo Verde in 2025 was 0.35. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cabo-verde_rule-of-law,
title = {Cabo Verde Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cabo-verde/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}