Czechia Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Czechia's rule of law was 1.21 in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Czechia's rule of law stood at 1.21 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.21 by 2025. Czechia ranked 29th globally.
Czechia's rule of law, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has shown a steady improvement over the past 26 years, reaching an all-time high of 1.21 in 2025. This represents a significant increase from the country's all-time low of 0.61 in 2000, marking a notable shift towards stronger institutional frameworks. The Czech Republic's trajectory has been closely followed by that of Korea, which has maintained a slightly higher ranking, with a WGI score of 1.24. Czechia's improved rule of law has likely contributed to enhanced investor confidence and economic stability. As the country continues to integrate into the global economy, sustaining this trend will be crucial for maintaining its competitive edge. However, any erosion of the rule of law, such as through judicial reforms or corruption scandals, could potentially undermine this progress, necessitating careful policy management to protect and build upon the gains made so far.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.24 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.21 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.21 | +0.06 | #29 |
| 2023 | 1.14 | +0.04 | #32 |
| 2022 | 1.10 | +0.01 | #33 |
| 2021 | 1.09 | +0.07 | #33 |
| 2020 | 1.02 | +0.00 | #34 |
| 2019 | 1.02 | −0.00 | #36 |
| 2018 | 1.02 | −0.07 | #36 |
| 2017 | 1.09 | +0.10 | #34 |
| 2016 | 0.99 | −0.12 | #36 |
| 2015 | 1.11 | −0.03 | #33 |
| 2014 | 1.14 | +0.12 | #30 |
| 2013 | 1.02 | +0.00 | #36 |
| 2012 | 1.02 | +0.01 | #37 |
| 2011 | 1.02 | +0.09 | #37 |
| 2010 | 0.93 | −0.03 | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Czechia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Czechia's rule of law was 1.21 in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
Czechia's rule of law peaked at 1.21 in 2025.
The lowest rule of law in Czechia was 0.61 in 2000.
Czechia ranks 29th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Czechia's rule of law is projected to reach 1.21 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Czechia in 2025 was 1.21. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_czechia_rule-of-law,
title = {Czechia Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/czechia/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}