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Djibouti Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-1.22 −0.09 (-8.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #175 Global Peak -0.66 (2008) Source World Bank WGI

Djibouti Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Djibouti's rule of law stood at -1.22 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.22 by 2025. Djibouti ranked 175th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.26 - -
2025* trend -1.22 - -
2025 -1.22 −0.09 #175
2023 -1.13 −0.02 #175
2022 -1.10 −0.07 #174
2021 -1.03 +0.01 #170
2020 -1.04 −0.10 #172
2019 -0.95 +0.00 #166
2018 -0.95 −0.02 #168
2017 -0.93 +0.07 #167
2016 -1.00 −0.06 #169
2015 -0.94 −0.07 #170
2014 -0.88 −0.10 #163
2013 -0.77 +0.03 #153
2012 -0.80 +0.02 #150
2011 -0.82 −0.07 #154
2010 -0.75 −0.05 #148
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 +10.5% GDP growth 5.5% C/A balance 18.3%
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

Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Djibouti's rule of law?

Djibouti's rule of law was -1.22 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Djibouti?

Djibouti's rule of law peaked at -0.66 in 2008.

What was the lowest rule of law in Djibouti?

The lowest rule of law in Djibouti was -1.22 in 2025.

How does Djibouti rank in rule of law?

Djibouti ranks 175th 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 Djibouti in 2025?

Djibouti's rule of law is projected to reach -1.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Djibouti in 2025?

The rule of law of Djibouti in 2025 was -1.22. This ranks 175th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_djibouti_rule-of-law, title = {Djibouti Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }