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Kazakhstan Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.43 +0.01 (+2.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #130 Global Peak -0.43 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Kazakhstan Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Kazakhstan's rule of law stood at -0.43 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.43 by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 130th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.42 - -
2025* trend -0.43 - -
2025 -0.43 +0.01 #130
2023 -0.45 +0.03 #129
2022 -0.47 +0.03 #133
2021 -0.51 −0.04 #135
2020 -0.47 +0.04 #128
2019 -0.51 −0.01 #135
2018 -0.50 −0.02 #135
2017 -0.49 +0.03 #135
2016 -0.51 +0.00 #135
2015 -0.52 +0.09 #129
2014 -0.61 +0.11 #135
2013 -0.72 +0.06 #143
2012 -0.77 −0.13 #149
2011 -0.64 +0.05 #141
2010 -0.70 +0.03 #144
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.9% GDP growth 7.3% C/A balance 1.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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

What is Kazakhstan's rule of law?

Kazakhstan's rule of law was -0.43 in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan's rule of law peaked at -0.43 in 2025.

What was the lowest rule of law in Kazakhstan?

The lowest rule of law in Kazakhstan was -1.20 in 2002.

How does Kazakhstan rank in rule of law?

Kazakhstan ranks 130th 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 Kazakhstan in 2025?

Kazakhstan's rule of law is projected to reach -0.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Kazakhstan in 2025?

The rule of law of Kazakhstan in 2025 was -0.43. This ranks 130th in the world.

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Kazakhstan Rule of Law. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/rule-of-law
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@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_rule-of-law, title = {Kazakhstan Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }