Lao PDR Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Overview
Lao PDR's rule of law stood at -0.69 in 2025, a rise of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.69 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 152nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.66 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.69 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.69 | +0.14 | #152 |
| 2023 | -0.83 | −0.03 | #156 |
| 2022 | -0.80 | −0.14 | #154 |
| 2021 | -0.66 | +0.22 | #148 |
| 2020 | -0.88 | +0.09 | #162 |
| 2019 | -0.97 | −0.11 | #168 |
| 2018 | -0.86 | +0.04 | #163 |
| 2017 | -0.90 | −0.09 | #165 |
| 2016 | -0.81 | +0.01 | #159 |
| 2015 | -0.82 | −0.06 | #157 |
| 2014 | -0.76 | +0.05 | #149 |
| 2013 | -0.80 | +0.05 | #154 |
| 2012 | -0.86 | +0.15 | #156 |
| 2011 | -1.00 | −0.03 | #169 |
| 2010 | -0.97 | +0.08 | #168 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Lao PDR's rule of law was -0.69 in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 17.1% increase from the previous year.
Lao PDR's rule of law peaked at -0.66 in 2021.
The lowest rule of law in Lao PDR was -1.38 in 2003.
Lao PDR ranks 152nd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lao PDR's rule of law is projected to reach -0.69 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Lao PDR in 2025 was -0.69. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_rule-of-law,
title = {Lao PDR Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/rule-of-law},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}