Indonesia Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Indonesia's rule of law was -0.04 in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 76.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's rule of law stood at -0.04 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025. Indonesia ranked 100th globally.
Indonesia's Rule of Law index, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a mixed trajectory over the past 26 years. The country's lowest score, -0.91, occurred in 2002, indicating significant challenges in upholding the rule of law. Conversely, the country's highest score, -0.04, was achieved in 2025, representing a notable improvement. This improvement is comparable to Bulgaria's score of -0.04, where it has maintained a relatively stable position over the years. Despite this progress, Indonesia still ranks 100th globally in terms of rule of law. The current score of -0.04 suggests that the country still faces challenges in ensuring the predictability and stability of its laws and institutions. To continue improving its rule of law, Indonesia may need to address corruption, enhance judicial independence, and increase transparency in its governance practices.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.02 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.04 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.04 | +0.12 | #100 |
| 2023 | -0.15 | +0.03 | #108 |
| 2022 | -0.19 | +0.07 | #111 |
| 2021 | -0.25 | +0.11 | #112 |
| 2020 | -0.37 | −0.02 | #120 |
| 2019 | -0.35 | −0.03 | #120 |
| 2018 | -0.31 | +0.04 | #117 |
| 2017 | -0.35 | −0.01 | #121 |
| 2016 | -0.34 | +0.09 | #120 |
| 2015 | -0.42 | −0.11 | #122 |
| 2014 | -0.31 | +0.22 | #110 |
| 2013 | -0.53 | +0.05 | #129 |
| 2012 | -0.58 | +0.02 | #135 |
| 2011 | -0.60 | +0.06 | #139 |
| 2010 | -0.66 | −0.04 | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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
Indonesia's rule of law was -0.04 in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 76.9% increase from the previous year.
Indonesia's rule of law peaked at -0.04 in 2025.
The lowest rule of law in Indonesia was -0.91 in 2002.
Indonesia ranks 100th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Indonesia's rule of law is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Indonesia in 2025 was -0.04. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_rule-of-law,
title = {Indonesia Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}