Cameroon Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Cameroon's rule of law was -0.97 in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Cameroon's Rule of Law score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past 26 years. The country's all-time low of -1.44 in 1996, marking the beginning of the coverage period, reflects a challenging time for the rule of law in Cameroon. Conversely, the score reached a peak of -0.90 in 2014, indicating some improvement. However, the latest available data for 2025 reveals a score of -0.97, which places Cameroon at #163 globally. This ranking is comparable to that of Liberia, which scored -0.96, and Mexico, which scored -0.97. The persistence of a negative score signifies ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of the rule of law in Cameroon. To alter this trajectory, significant efforts to strengthen institutions, enhance the judiciary, and promote transparency would be necessary, potentially leading to a more favorable business environment and improved governance outcomes.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Cameroon's rule of law was -0.97 in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's rule of law peaked at -0.90 in 2014.
The lowest rule of law in Cameroon was -1.44 in 1996.
Cameroon ranks 163rd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Cameroon's rule of law is projected to reach -0.97 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Cameroon in 2025 was -0.97. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_rule-of-law,
title = {Cameroon Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}