Cuba Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Cuba's rule of law was -0.55 in 2025, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 22.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Cuba's rule of law stood at -0.55 in 2025, a decline of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.55 by 2025. Cuba ranked 142nd globally.
Cuba's Rule of Law indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a mixed trend over the past 26 years. While the country reached its all-time peak in 2020 with a score of -0.29, it has since declined, with the latest reading in 2025 at -0.55. This places Cuba at the same rank as Azerbaijan and Belize, but below Türkiye. Notably, Cuba's Rule of Law score has remained below its all-time trough of -1.22, achieved in 2003. The country's trajectory suggests a modest improvement in the early 2000s, followed by a stagnation and eventual decline in the following years. A significant shift in Cuba's economic and political landscape, such as increased foreign investment or democratic reforms, would likely impact the country's Rule of Law score, potentially leading to an upward trend in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.59 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.55 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.55 | −0.10 | #142 |
| 2023 | -0.45 | +0.01 | #130 |
| 2022 | -0.46 | −0.04 | #129 |
| 2021 | -0.42 | −0.13 | #126 |
| 2020 | -0.29 | +0.06 | #115 |
| 2019 | -0.34 | +0.12 | #116 |
| 2018 | -0.46 | −0.01 | #132 |
| 2017 | -0.45 | +0.01 | #131 |
| 2016 | -0.46 | +0.26 | #132 |
| 2015 | -0.72 | −0.06 | #146 |
| 2014 | -0.65 | +0.04 | #140 |
| 2013 | -0.70 | +0.01 | #141 |
| 2012 | -0.71 | −0.01 | #143 |
| 2011 | -0.69 | +0.03 | #144 |
| 2010 | -0.72 | −0.01 | #145 |
Analysis
Cuba's rule of law was -0.55 in 2025, a decline of −0.10 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -0.55 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's rule of law was -0.55 in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 22.0% decrease from the previous year.
Cuba's rule of law peaked at -0.29 in 2020.
The lowest rule of law in Cuba was -1.22 in 2003.
Cuba ranks 142nd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Cuba's rule of law is projected to reach -0.55 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Cuba in 2025 was -0.55. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_rule-of-law,
title = {Cuba Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}