Chile Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Chile's rule of law was 0.48 in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 23.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Chile's rule of law stood at 0.48 in 2025, a decline of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.48 by 2025. Chile ranked 68th globally.
Chile's Rule of Law Index, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has experienced a significant decline over the past decade. The country's score plummeted to 0.48 in 2025, a level that ranks it 68th globally. This downward trajectory is starkly contrasted with its all-time peak of 1.35 in 2014, when Chile's rule of law was considered a strength of its governance structure. In comparison, Chile's current score is on par with Namibia's, which has struggled to establish a stable rule of law in recent years. The decline in Chile's Rule of Law Index reflects broader challenges to governance, including concerns about corruption and the concentration of power. To reverse this trend and improve Chile's ranking, the government would need to implement meaningful reforms aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and the protection of individual rights.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.39 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.48 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.48 | −0.15 | #68 |
| 2023 | 0.63 | −0.06 | #56 |
| 2022 | 0.69 | −0.20 | #55 |
| 2021 | 0.89 | −0.04 | #39 |
| 2020 | 0.93 | +0.01 | #40 |
| 2019 | 0.92 | −0.02 | #41 |
| 2018 | 0.94 | −0.04 | #41 |
| 2017 | 0.98 | +0.02 | #38 |
| 2016 | 0.96 | −0.26 | #39 |
| 2015 | 1.22 | −0.13 | #31 |
| 2014 | 1.35 | +0.09 | #28 |
| 2013 | 1.26 | −0.03 | #27 |
| 2012 | 1.29 | +0.02 | #27 |
| 2011 | 1.26 | +0.04 | #27 |
| 2010 | 1.23 | +0.03 | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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
Chile's rule of law was 0.48 in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 23.9% decrease from the previous year.
Chile's rule of law peaked at 1.35 in 2014.
The lowest rule of law in Chile was 0.48 in 2025.
Chile ranks 68th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Chile's rule of law is projected to reach 0.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Chile in 2025 was 0.48. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_rule-of-law,
title = {Chile Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}