Lithuania Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Lithuania's rule of law was 1.34 in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's rule of law stood at 1.34 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.34 by 2025. Lithuania ranked 23rd globally.
Lithuania’s Rule of Law score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has risen from a low of 0.22 in 2000, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 1.34 in 2025, placing the country 23rd globally and just below the United States (1.31) and above Canada (1.37). The 26‑year coverage shows a steady upward trajectory, with the most recent figure of 1.34 representing the highest level recorded since the series began in 1996, when the index stood at 0.45. This improvement reflects reforms in the judiciary, anti‑corruption measures and alignment with European Union standards, narrowing the gap with peer economies such as Australia (1.42) and Belgium (1.30). If Lithuania sustains its current reform momentum and deepens institutional capacity, the Rule of Law score is likely to continue climbing, potentially moving the country into the top‑20 rankings in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.34 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.34 | +0.07 | #23 |
| 2023 | 1.27 | +0.21 | #28 |
| 2022 | 1.06 | −0.01 | #34 |
| 2021 | 1.07 | +0.13 | #34 |
| 2020 | 0.95 | −0.04 | #38 |
| 2019 | 0.99 | +0.06 | #39 |
| 2018 | 0.92 | −0.04 | #43 |
| 2017 | 0.96 | −0.04 | #39 |
| 2016 | 1.00 | +0.02 | #35 |
| 2015 | 0.98 | +0.04 | #38 |
| 2014 | 0.94 | +0.11 | #41 |
| 2013 | 0.83 | −0.01 | #51 |
| 2012 | 0.84 | +0.08 | #49 |
| 2011 | 0.77 | −0.01 | #53 |
| 2010 | 0.78 | +0.05 | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Lithuania's rule of law was 1.34 in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from the previous year.
Lithuania's rule of law peaked at 1.34 in 2025.
The lowest rule of law in Lithuania was 0.22 in 2000.
Lithuania ranks 23rd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lithuania's rule of law is projected to reach 1.34 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Lithuania in 2025 was 1.34. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_rule-of-law,
title = {Lithuania Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}