Congo, Republic of Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Congo, Republic of's rule of law was -1.00 in 2025, ranked 169th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
The Republic of Congo’s Rule of Law score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at –1.00 in 2025, placing the country 169th in the global ranking and tying it with Guinea, while Mali recorded –1.04 and Mozambique –0.99. Over the 26‑year series from 1996 to 2025 the index moved modestly from an initial –1.04 to its all‑time peak of –1.00 in the most recent year, after having fallen to an all‑time trough of –1.62 in 1998, a period marked by severe institutional fragility and conflict. The limited upward movement since the late 1990s reflects incremental reforms in the judiciary and modest improvements in procedural safeguards, yet the score remains far below the neutral midpoint of zero, indicating persistent gaps in legal certainty, enforcement of contracts and protection against arbitrary authority. Continued investment in judicial capacity, anti‑corruption mechanisms and transparent law‑making could shift the trajectory upward, while setbacks in political stability would likely reverse the modest gains achieved.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
Congo, Republic of's rule of law peaked at -1.00 in 2025.
The lowest rule of law in Congo, Republic of was -1.62 in 1998.
Congo, Republic of ranks 169th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Congo, Republic of's rule of law is projected to reach -1.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was -1.00. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@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}
}