Cambodia Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Cambodia's rule of law was -0.76 in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's rule of law stood at -0.76 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.76 by 2025. Cambodia ranked 155th globally.
Cambodia's Rule of Law has shown a mixed trajectory since 1996, with a current score of -0.76, ranking 155 globally according to the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. The country's all-time low, reached in 2005, was marked by a score of -1.24, while the most recent improvement to -0.76 in 2025 has been its best performance. In comparison, West Bank and Gaza, a peer nation, has a slightly better score of -0.72, indicating some variation in regional performance. Despite this improvement, Cambodia still lags behind many of its peers, with Burkina Faso and Pakistan scoring -0.83 and -0.84, respectively. The trajectory of Cambodia's Rule of Law has been positive, albeit modest, over the past two decades. Sustained efforts to strengthen the country's institutions and improve governance will be crucial to further improve its Rule of Law score and break into the top 150 globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.72 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.76 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.76 | +0.06 | #155 |
| 2023 | -0.82 | +0.05 | #154 |
| 2022 | -0.87 | +0.05 | #159 |
| 2021 | -0.92 | +0.04 | #163 |
| 2020 | -0.96 | −0.01 | #168 |
| 2019 | -0.95 | +0.18 | #167 |
| 2018 | -1.14 | −0.06 | #180 |
| 2017 | -1.07 | +0.01 | #176 |
| 2016 | -1.08 | −0.08 | #178 |
| 2015 | -1.00 | −0.04 | #174 |
| 2014 | -0.95 | +0.05 | #169 |
| 2013 | -1.01 | −0.03 | #170 |
| 2012 | -0.98 | +0.07 | #169 |
| 2011 | -1.05 | +0.07 | #173 |
| 2010 | -1.12 | +0.00 | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's rule of law was -0.76 in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from the previous year.
Cambodia's rule of law peaked at -0.76 in 2025.
The lowest rule of law in Cambodia was -1.24 in 2005.
Cambodia ranks 155th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Cambodia's rule of law is projected to reach -0.76 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Cambodia in 2025 was -0.76. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_rule-of-law,
title = {Cambodia Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}