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Liberia Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.96 +0.07 (+6.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #162 Global Peak -0.80 (2014) Source World Bank WGI

Liberia Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Liberia's rule of law stood at -0.96 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.96 by 2025. Liberia ranked 162nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.95 - -
2025* trend -0.96 - -
2025 -0.96 +0.07 #162
2023 -1.03 −0.12 #168
2022 -0.92 +0.03 #163
2021 -0.94 +0.09 #166
2020 -1.03 −0.03 #171
2019 -1.00 −0.00 #170
2018 -1.00 −0.03 #170
2017 -0.97 −0.00 #170
2016 -0.97 −0.09 #167
2015 -0.88 −0.07 #163
2014 -0.80 +0.08 #154
2013 -0.88 +0.01 #163
2012 -0.89 +0.05 #161
2011 -0.94 +0.04 #165
2010 -0.97 +0.05 #167
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 17.5% Real rate -2.5%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Liberia 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

What is Liberia's rule of law?

Liberia's rule of law was -0.96 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Liberia?

Liberia's rule of law peaked at -0.80 in 2014.

What was the lowest rule of law in Liberia?

The lowest rule of law in Liberia was -1.93 in 1996.

How does Liberia rank in rule of law?

Liberia ranks 162nd 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 Liberia in 2025?

Liberia's rule of law is projected to reach -0.96 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Liberia in 2025?

The rule of law of Liberia in 2025 was -0.96. This ranks 162nd in the world.

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