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Lebanon Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-1.35 −0.19 (-16.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #181 Global Peak -0.17 (2000) Source World Bank WGI

Lebanon Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Lebanon's rule of law stood at -1.35 in 2025, a decline of +0.19 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.35 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 181st globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.43 - -
2025* trend -1.35 - -
2025 -1.35 −0.19 #181
2023 -1.17 −0.06 #176
2022 -1.10 −0.01 #175
2021 -1.09 −0.19 #173
2020 -0.91 −0.05 #164
2019 -0.85 −0.07 #158
2018 -0.78 +0.03 #156
2017 -0.81 +0.00 #158
2016 -0.81 −0.00 #158
2015 -0.81 −0.09 #155
2014 -0.72 +0.01 #146
2013 -0.73 −0.03 #147
2012 -0.70 −0.07 #142
2011 -0.63 +0.01 #140
2010 -0.64 −0.03 #139
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 221.3% Reserves YoY -15.4% FX YoY +820.4%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's rule of law?

Lebanon's rule of law was -1.35 in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 16.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Lebanon?

Lebanon's rule of law peaked at -0.17 in 2000.

What was the lowest rule of law in Lebanon?

The lowest rule of law in Lebanon was -1.35 in 2025.

How does Lebanon rank in rule of law?

Lebanon ranks 181st 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 Lebanon in 2025?

Lebanon's rule of law is projected to reach -1.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Lebanon in 2025?

The rule of law of Lebanon in 2025 was -1.35. This ranks 181st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_rule-of-law, title = {Lebanon Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }