Comoros Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Comoros's rule of law was -1.43 in 2025, ranked 185th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Comoros's rule of law stood at -1.43 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.43 by 2025. Comoros ranked 185th globally.
Comoros’ Rule of Law score has deteriorated markedly over the 26‑year series, falling from –0.88 in 1996 to a historic low of –1.43 in 2025, the worst reading in the World Bank’s governance index and placing the archipelago at 185th out of 191 economies. The modest improvement recorded in 2002, when the indicator reached a peak of –0.74, was short‑lived; subsequent years saw a steady slide that accelerated after 2010, reflecting weakening judicial independence, limited enforcement of contracts and pervasive corruption. By 2025 the country’s performance is virtually identical to that of Equatorial Guinea (–1.42) and only marginally better than the Russian Federation (–1.46), underscoring a regional convergence among states with fragile institutional frameworks. If reforms that strengthen legal transparency, enhance court capacity and curb patronage are implemented, the downward trajectory could be halted and a modest recovery may emerge in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.47 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.43 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.43 | −0.09 | #185 |
| 2023 | -1.34 | −0.03 | #186 |
| 2022 | -1.31 | −0.06 | #186 |
| 2021 | -1.26 | +0.02 | #184 |
| 2020 | -1.28 | −0.12 | #186 |
| 2019 | -1.16 | −0.01 | #181 |
| 2018 | -1.14 | −0.04 | #183 |
| 2017 | -1.10 | −0.05 | #179 |
| 2016 | -1.05 | −0.20 | #175 |
| 2015 | -0.85 | +0.05 | #159 |
| 2014 | -0.90 | +0.06 | #165 |
| 2013 | -0.96 | +0.12 | #167 |
| 2012 | -1.08 | −0.03 | #174 |
| 2011 | -1.05 | +0.03 | #172 |
| 2010 | -1.08 | +0.08 | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Comoros matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2002. 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
Comoros's rule of law was -1.43 in 2025. Ranked 185th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from the previous year.
Comoros's rule of law peaked at -0.74 in 2002.
The lowest rule of law in Comoros was -1.43 in 2025.
Comoros ranks 185th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Comoros's rule of law is projected to reach -1.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Comoros in 2025 was -1.43. This ranks 185th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_comoros_rule-of-law,
title = {Comoros Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/comoros/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}