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Dominican Republic Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

0.02 +0.15 (+114.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #96 Global Peak 0.02 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Dominican Republic Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Dominican Republic's rule of law stood at 0.02 in 2025, a rise of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.02 by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 96th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.06 - -
2025* trend 0.02 - -
2025 0.02 +0.15 #96
2023 -0.13 −0.04 #105
2022 -0.09 +0.02 #99
2021 -0.12 +0.05 #103
2020 -0.17 +0.15 #105
2019 -0.32 +0.04 #114
2018 -0.37 +0.06 #120
2017 -0.43 −0.03 #126
2016 -0.39 +0.14 #126
2015 -0.53 −0.15 #131
2014 -0.38 +0.15 #117
2013 -0.53 +0.18 #130
2012 -0.72 +0.09 #144
2011 -0.81 +0.05 #152
2010 -0.86 −0.05 #155
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 51.5% Rate 32.6% Gap -18.8pp Reserves YoY +195.6%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominican Republic's rule of law?

Dominican Republic's rule of law was 0.02 in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 114.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic's rule of law peaked at 0.02 in 2025.

What was the lowest rule of law in Dominican Republic?

The lowest rule of law in Dominican Republic was -0.86 in 2010.

How does Dominican Republic rank in rule of law?

Dominican Republic ranks 96th 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 Dominican Republic in 2025?

Dominican Republic's rule of law is projected to reach 0.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Dominican Republic in 2025?

The rule of law of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 0.02. This ranks 96th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_rule-of-law, title = {Dominican Republic Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }