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Madagascar Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.94 +0.04 (+3.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #161 Global Peak -0.19 (2000) Source World Bank WGI

Madagascar Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's rule of law stood at -0.94 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025. Madagascar ranked 161st globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.94 - -
2025* trend -0.94 - -
2025 -0.94 +0.04 #161
2023 -0.97 −0.02 #164
2022 -0.95 −0.06 #165
2021 -0.89 −0.01 #161
2020 -0.88 +0.13 #161
2019 -1.01 −0.18 #171
2018 -0.84 +0.04 #161
2017 -0.88 −0.04 #162
2016 -0.83 −0.13 #163
2015 -0.71 +0.03 #144
2014 -0.74 +0.18 #147
2013 -0.92 +0.01 #165
2012 -0.93 −0.03 #164
2011 -0.89 −0.02 #160
2010 -0.88 −0.15 #158
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 +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
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

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Madagascar's rule of law?

Madagascar's rule of law was -0.94 in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Madagascar?

Madagascar's rule of law peaked at -0.19 in 2000.

What was the lowest rule of law in Madagascar?

The lowest rule of law in Madagascar was -1.01 in 2019.

How does Madagascar rank in rule of law?

Madagascar ranks 161st 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 Madagascar in 2025?

Madagascar's rule of law is projected to reach -0.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Madagascar in 2025?

The rule of law of Madagascar in 2025 was -0.94. This ranks 161st in the world.

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