Cyprus Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Cyprus's rule of law was 0.55 in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 13.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Cyprus's rule of law stood at 0.55 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.55 by 2025. Cyprus ranked 64th globally.
Cyprus's performance on the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) Rule of Law index has seen a significant decline over the past two decades. The country's all-time peak of 1.21 in 2010 reflects a relatively robust legal framework and effective law enforcement at that time. However, this has given way to a downward trend, with the index plummeting to 0.55 in 2025, a value shared with Oman and ranking Cyprus #64 globally. This decline suggests a weakening of the rule of law in Cyprus, potentially affecting investor confidence and economic stability. A comparison with peer countries like Seychelles, which boasts a higher index value of 0.57, underscores the scope for improvement. The current trajectory may be influenced by factors such as corruption, judicial independence, and the effectiveness of anti-money laundering measures. A sustained commitment to strengthening the rule of law and addressing underlying governance challenges would be crucial in reversing this trend and restoring investor confidence.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.53 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.55 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.55 | −0.08 | #64 |
| 2023 | 0.63 | +0.06 | #55 |
| 2022 | 0.57 | −0.04 | #62 |
| 2021 | 0.61 | +0.06 | #57 |
| 2020 | 0.55 | −0.18 | #63 |
| 2019 | 0.73 | +0.01 | #49 |
| 2018 | 0.72 | −0.13 | #48 |
| 2017 | 0.85 | +0.16 | #43 |
| 2016 | 0.69 | −0.32 | #49 |
| 2015 | 1.01 | −0.06 | #37 |
| 2014 | 1.07 | +0.04 | #34 |
| 2013 | 1.03 | −0.06 | #34 |
| 2012 | 1.09 | +0.03 | #32 |
| 2011 | 1.07 | −0.14 | #34 |
| 2010 | 1.21 | +0.00 | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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
Cyprus's rule of law was 0.55 in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 13.1% decrease from the previous year.
Cyprus's rule of law peaked at 1.21 in 2010.
The lowest rule of law in Cyprus was 0.55 in 2025.
Cyprus ranks 64th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Cyprus's rule of law is projected to reach 0.55 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Cyprus in 2025 was 0.55. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_rule-of-law,
title = {Cyprus Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}