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Mauritania Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.68 −0.04 (-6.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #151 Global Peak -0.41 (2000) Source World Bank WGI

Mauritania Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Mauritania's rule of law stood at -0.68 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.68 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 151st globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.69 - -
2025* trend -0.68 - -
2025 -0.68 −0.04 #151
2023 -0.64 +0.01 #147
2022 -0.65 +0.04 #150
2021 -0.69 −0.08 #151
2020 -0.60 +0.00 #141
2019 -0.61 +0.10 #144
2018 -0.71 −0.09 #150
2017 -0.62 +0.13 #141
2016 -0.75 +0.15 #151
2015 -0.89 −0.02 #166
2014 -0.87 +0.14 #162
2013 -1.01 −0.07 #171
2012 -0.94 −0.01 #166
2011 -0.93 −0.03 #164
2010 -0.90 −0.08 #160
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 +176.4% GDP growth 18.3% C/A balance 3.7%
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

Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. 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 Mauritania's rule of law?

Mauritania's rule of law was -0.68 in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Mauritania?

Mauritania's rule of law peaked at -0.41 in 2000.

What was the lowest rule of law in Mauritania?

The lowest rule of law in Mauritania was -1.16 in 2008.

How does Mauritania rank in rule of law?

Mauritania ranks 151st 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 Mauritania in 2025?

Mauritania's rule of law is projected to reach -0.68 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Mauritania in 2025?

The rule of law of Mauritania in 2025 was -0.68. This ranks 151st in the world.

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