Equatorial Guinea Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Equatorial Guinea's rule of law was -1.42 in 2025, ranked 184th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's rule of law stood at -1.42 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.42 by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 184th globally.
Equatorial Guinea's Rule of Law index, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has experienced a downward trend over the years. The country's all-time peak of -0.87 in 2008 was followed by a decline, with the latest reading in 2025 showing a score of -1.42, ranking 184th globally. This is comparable to Chad, which has a similar score of -1.39. Since 1996, the Rule of Law index has fluctuated, with the all-time trough of -1.42 in 2018. The current score indicates a significant gap between Equatorial Guinea and more stable nations. The trend suggests that the country still struggles with enforcing laws, protecting property rights, and ensuring access to justice. To improve its Rule of Law index, Equatorial Guinea needs to strengthen its institutions, enhance the independence of the judiciary, and increase transparency in governance, which could potentially lead to a more favorable business environment and improved economic prospects.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.46 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.42 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.42 | −0.08 | #184 |
| 2023 | -1.34 | +0.07 | #185 |
| 2022 | -1.41 | −0.21 | #189 |
| 2021 | -1.20 | −0.04 | #181 |
| 2020 | -1.16 | +0.13 | #179 |
| 2019 | -1.28 | +0.14 | #187 |
| 2018 | -1.42 | −0.05 | #190 |
| 2017 | -1.37 | +0.02 | #187 |
| 2016 | -1.39 | −0.06 | #187 |
| 2015 | -1.33 | −0.02 | #191 |
| 2014 | -1.32 | −0.15 | #187 |
| 2013 | -1.17 | −0.12 | #179 |
| 2012 | -1.05 | −0.04 | #172 |
| 2011 | -1.01 | +0.00 | #170 |
| 2010 | -1.01 | −0.02 | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Equatorial Guinea's rule of law was -1.42 in 2025. Ranked 184th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's rule of law peaked at -0.87 in 2008.
The lowest rule of law in Equatorial Guinea was -1.42 in 2018.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 184th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Equatorial Guinea's rule of law is projected to reach -1.42 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was -1.42. This ranks 184th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_equatorial-guinea_rule-of-law,
title = {Equatorial Guinea Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}