Jordan Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Jordan's rule of law was 0.31 in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 19.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Jordan's rule of law stood at 0.31 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.31 by 2025. Jordan ranked 84th globally.
Jordan’s World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators show a Rule of Law score of 0.31 in 2025, placing the country 84th in the global ranking and marginally above peers such as Costa Rica (0.32) and Greece (0.32). Over the 26‑year series the index rose modestly from an early low of 0.28 in 1996 to a historic high of 0.47 in 2014, a period that coincided with extensive judicial reforms and increased alignment with international legal standards. The sharpest decline occurred in 2002, when the score fell to a trough of 0.06, reflecting acute challenges in judicial independence and enforcement during a regional political shock. Since the 2014 peak, the indicator has slipped back toward the low‑mid 0.3 range, suggesting that reforms have not been fully consolidated. Continued investment in transparent legal processes and stronger institutional capacity will be essential to reverse the recent downward drift and sustain any future improvements.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.34 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.31 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.31 | +0.05 | #84 |
| 2023 | 0.26 | +0.04 | #84 |
| 2022 | 0.22 | +0.03 | #86 |
| 2021 | 0.18 | −0.00 | #86 |
| 2020 | 0.19 | +0.05 | #87 |
| 2019 | 0.13 | −0.10 | #86 |
| 2018 | 0.23 | −0.00 | #81 |
| 2017 | 0.24 | −0.01 | #81 |
| 2016 | 0.25 | −0.17 | #82 |
| 2015 | 0.41 | −0.05 | #67 |
| 2014 | 0.47 | +0.09 | #63 |
| 2013 | 0.38 | +0.02 | #72 |
| 2012 | 0.35 | +0.15 | #74 |
| 2011 | 0.20 | +0.05 | #77 |
| 2010 | 0.15 | −0.07 | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's rule of law was 0.31 in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 19.5% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's rule of law peaked at 0.47 in 2014.
The lowest rule of law in Jordan was 0.06 in 2002.
Jordan ranks 84th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Jordan's rule of law is projected to reach 0.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Jordan in 2025 was 0.31. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_rule-of-law,
title = {Jordan Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}