Haiti Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Haiti's rule of law was -1.65 in 2025, ranked 193rd globally. This represents a 21.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Haiti's rule of law stood at -1.65 in 2025, a decline of +0.29 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.65 by 2025. Haiti ranked 193rd globally.
Haiti’s Rule of Law score in the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators stands at –1.65 in 2025, placing the country 193rd out of 193 economies and tying it with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The index, which aggregates perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, has covered a 26‑year span for Haiti, moving from –1.39 in 1996 to a historic low of –1.74 in 2003 before improving to an all‑time peak of –0.97 in 2019. The recent decline to –1.65 reflects a reversal of the modest gains achieved after the 2010 earthquake and subsequent reforms, suggesting that institutional fragility, political instability, and weak enforcement mechanisms have resurfaced. Compared with peers such as Iraq (–1.67) and Afghanistan (–1.61), Haiti remains among the poorest performers in the region. If reforms that strengthen judicial independence, enhance anti‑corruption measures, and improve public‑sector capacity are implemented, the downward trajectory could be halted and a gradual recovery in the rule of law may emerge.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.77 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.65 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.65 | −0.29 | #193 |
| 2023 | -1.36 | +0.01 | #188 |
| 2022 | -1.38 | −0.12 | #188 |
| 2021 | -1.26 | −0.23 | #185 |
| 2020 | -1.03 | −0.06 | #170 |
| 2019 | -0.97 | +0.09 | #169 |
| 2018 | -1.06 | +0.03 | #173 |
| 2017 | -1.09 | −0.08 | #178 |
| 2016 | -1.01 | +0.18 | #171 |
| 2015 | -1.20 | −0.01 | #185 |
| 2014 | -1.18 | +0.12 | #184 |
| 2013 | -1.30 | +0.03 | #189 |
| 2012 | -1.33 | +0.09 | #189 |
| 2011 | -1.42 | −0.03 | #193 |
| 2010 | -1.38 | −0.05 | #192 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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
Haiti's rule of law was -1.65 in 2025. Ranked 193rd globally. This represents a 21.2% decrease from the previous year.
Haiti's rule of law peaked at -0.97 in 2019.
The lowest rule of law in Haiti was -1.74 in 2003.
Haiti ranks 193rd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Haiti's rule of law is projected to reach -1.65 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Haiti in 2025 was -1.65. This ranks 193rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_rule-of-law,
title = {Haiti Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}