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Ghana Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.16 −0.06 (-60.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #113 Global Peak 0.15 (2013) Source World Bank WGI

Ghana Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Ghana's rule of law stood at -0.16 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.16 by 2025. Ghana ranked 113th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.18 - -
2025* trend -0.16 - -
2025 -0.16 −0.06 #113
2023 -0.10 −0.02 #102
2022 -0.08 +0.03 #98
2021 -0.11 −0.03 #99
2020 -0.08 −0.09 #96
2019 0.01 −0.04 #93
2018 0.05 −0.05 #90
2017 0.11 +0.07 #85
2016 0.03 −0.09 #91
2015 0.12 +0.06 #82
2014 0.06 −0.09 #78
2013 0.15 +0.14 #85
2012 0.02 +0.02 #88
2011 0.00 +0.03 #91
2010 -0.03 +0.01 #92
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 38.1% Reserves YoY -30.4% FX YoY +33.2%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana's rule of law?

Ghana's rule of law was -0.16 in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 60.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Ghana?

Ghana's rule of law peaked at 0.15 in 2013.

What was the lowest rule of law in Ghana?

The lowest rule of law in Ghana was -0.44 in 1998.

How does Ghana rank in rule of law?

Ghana ranks 113th 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 Ghana in 2025?

Ghana's rule of law is projected to reach -0.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Ghana in 2025?

The rule of law of Ghana in 2025 was -0.16. This ranks 113th in the world.

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