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Cameroon Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.97 +0.07 (+6.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #163 Global Peak -0.90 (2014) Source World Bank WGI

Cameroon Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's rule of law stood at -0.97 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.97 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 163rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.93 - -
2025* trend -0.97 - -
2025 -0.97 +0.07 #163
2023 -1.04 +0.00 #169
2022 -1.04 +0.08 #171
2021 -1.12 +0.05 #177
2020 -1.17 −0.03 #180
2019 -1.14 −0.04 #180
2018 -1.10 −0.05 #178
2017 -1.05 +0.01 #174
2016 -1.06 −0.06 #176
2015 -1.00 −0.10 #175
2014 -0.90 +0.16 #164
2013 -1.06 −0.02 #173
2012 -1.04 +0.04 #171
2011 -1.08 −0.00 #175
2010 -1.08 +0.05 #175
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +69.0% GDP growth 4.3% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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

What is Cameroon's rule of law?

Cameroon's rule of law was -0.97 in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Cameroon?

Cameroon's rule of law peaked at -0.90 in 2014.

What was the lowest rule of law in Cameroon?

The lowest rule of law in Cameroon was -1.44 in 1996.

How does Cameroon rank in rule of law?

Cameroon ranks 163rd globally in rule of law as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for rule of law?

The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected rule of law of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's rule of law is projected to reach -0.97 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Cameroon in 2025?

The rule of law of Cameroon in 2025 was -0.97. This ranks 163rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_cameroon_rule-of-law, title = {Cameroon Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }