Fiji Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Fiji's rule of law was 0.27 in 2025, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Fiji's rule of law stood at 0.27 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.27 by 2025. Fiji ranked 88th globally.
Fiji’s Rule of Law score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators stands at 0.27 in 2025, placing it 88th among 193 economies and slightly above the Bahamas (0.24) but below South Africa (0.29). The index, which aggregates perceptions of confidence in legal institutions, has trended downward since its 1996 level of 0.32, reaching a historic low of –0.87 in 2009 amid political instability and coups that eroded judicial independence. A modest recovery followed, culminating in a peak of 0.42 in 2019 as reforms strengthened court administration and anti‑corruption measures. Nevertheless, the subsequent decline to the current 0.27 signals that gains remain fragile, with lingering challenges in ensuring impartial enforcement and protecting property rights. Continued investment in judicial capacity, transparent appointment processes, and community‑based dispute resolution could reverse the recent slide and sustain a more positive trajectory for Fiji’s rule‑of‑law environment.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.26 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.27 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.27 | −0.04 | #88 |
| 2023 | 0.30 | −0.02 | #83 |
| 2022 | 0.33 | +0.02 | #80 |
| 2021 | 0.30 | +0.10 | #81 |
| 2020 | 0.20 | −0.22 | #85 |
| 2019 | 0.42 | +0.25 | #71 |
| 2018 | 0.18 | +0.26 | #83 |
| 2017 | -0.08 | +0.01 | #97 |
| 2016 | -0.09 | +0.27 | #97 |
| 2015 | -0.36 | +0.15 | #115 |
| 2014 | -0.51 | +0.21 | #130 |
| 2013 | -0.73 | −0.05 | #146 |
| 2012 | -0.67 | +0.04 | #141 |
| 2011 | -0.71 | +0.03 | #145 |
| 2010 | -0.74 | +0.12 | #147 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Fiji matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1999. 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
Fiji's rule of law was 0.27 in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from the previous year.
Fiji's rule of law peaked at 0.42 in 2019.
The lowest rule of law in Fiji was -0.87 in 2009.
Fiji ranks 88th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Fiji's rule of law is projected to reach 0.27 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Fiji in 2025 was 0.27. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_fiji_rule-of-law,
title = {Fiji Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/fiji/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}