Greece Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Greece's rule of law was 0.32 in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 50.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Greece's rule of law stood at 0.32 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.32 by 2025. Greece ranked 82nd globally.
Greece’s Rule of Law score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has fallen sharply from its all‑time peak of 1.05 in 1996 to a trough of 0.05 in 2017, before a modest rebound to 0.32 in 2025, placing the country 82nd out of 193 economies. The 26‑year series shows a long‑term decline that coincides with the sovereign‑debt crisis and subsequent austerity measures, which eroded judicial independence, contract enforcement and the perceived impartiality of law enforcement. By contrast, peer countries such as Costa Rica (0.32) and Jordan (0.31) maintain slightly higher scores, reflecting more stable institutional frameworks. The recent uptick suggests that reforms aimed at strengthening anti‑corruption mechanisms and improving court efficiency are beginning to bear fruit, but sustaining progress will require continued investment in legal infrastructure and transparent governance to prevent a relapse toward the 2017 low.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.33 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.32 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.32 | +0.11 | #82 |
| 2023 | 0.21 | −0.11 | #86 |
| 2022 | 0.33 | +0.00 | #81 |
| 2021 | 0.32 | +0.03 | #78 |
| 2020 | 0.29 | +0.13 | #79 |
| 2019 | 0.16 | +0.05 | #84 |
| 2018 | 0.11 | +0.06 | #86 |
| 2017 | 0.05 | −0.06 | #89 |
| 2016 | 0.11 | −0.14 | #85 |
| 2015 | 0.25 | −0.12 | #75 |
| 2014 | 0.37 | −0.09 | #67 |
| 2013 | 0.47 | +0.08 | #69 |
| 2012 | 0.39 | −0.15 | #71 |
| 2011 | 0.53 | −0.05 | #67 |
| 2010 | 0.58 | −0.06 | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's rule of law was 0.32 in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 50.0% increase from the previous year.
Greece's rule of law peaked at 1.05 in 1996.
The lowest rule of law in Greece was 0.05 in 2017.
Greece ranks 82nd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Greece's rule of law is projected to reach 0.32 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Greece in 2025 was 0.32. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_rule-of-law,
title = {Greece Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}