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Congo, Republic of Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-1.00 +0.02 (+1.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #169 Global Peak -1.00 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Congo, Republic of Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's rule of law stood at -1.00 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.00 by 2025. Congo, Republic of ranked 169th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.98 - -
2025* trend -1.00 - -
2025 -1.00 +0.02 #169
2023 -1.02 +0.07 #166
2022 -1.09 +0.01 #172
2021 -1.10 +0.02 #175
2020 -1.12 −0.01 #178
2019 -1.11 +0.02 #178
2018 -1.13 +0.02 #179
2017 -1.16 −0.01 #182
2016 -1.15 −0.01 #181
2015 -1.14 −0.02 #180
2014 -1.12 +0.00 #180
2013 -1.12 +0.02 #178
2012 -1.14 +0.07 #181
2011 -1.21 +0.01 #182
2010 -1.22 +0.00 #183
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 +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
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

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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 Congo, Republic of's rule of law?

Congo, Republic of's rule of law was -1.00 in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's rule of law peaked at -1.00 in 2025.

What was the lowest rule of law in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest rule of law in Congo, Republic of was -1.62 in 1998.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in rule of law?

Congo, Republic of ranks 169th 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 Congo, Republic of in 2025?

Congo, Republic of's rule of law is projected to reach -1.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Congo, Republic of in 2025?

The rule of law of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was -1.00. This ranks 169th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_congo-republic-of_rule-of-law, title = {Congo, Republic of Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-republic-of/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }