Namibia Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Namibia's rule of law was 0.48 in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Namibia's rule of law stood at 0.48 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.48 by 2025. Namibia ranked 67th globally.
Namibia's Rule of Law indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a modest improvement over the past 26 years. The country's score has risen from an all-time low of -0.07 in 2005 to a current level of 0.48, placing it at number 67 globally. This improvement is notable, particularly when compared to its peak in 2025, also at 0.48. Among its peer countries, Namibia's score is comparable to Chile's, which shares the same ranking and score. However, it lags behind St. Kitts and Nevis, which ranks slightly higher at 0.51. The steady increase in Namibia's Rule of Law score suggests a positive trajectory, although its current level remains below the global average. A continued commitment to strengthening institutions and promoting transparency would be essential to sustaining and further improving Namibia's Rule of Law performance, potentially leading to its entry into the higher ranks of global governance.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.48 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.48 | +0.03 | #67 |
| 2023 | 0.45 | +0.03 | #70 |
| 2022 | 0.41 | +0.08 | #74 |
| 2021 | 0.33 | +0.00 | #76 |
| 2020 | 0.33 | −0.03 | #74 |
| 2019 | 0.36 | +0.03 | #75 |
| 2018 | 0.33 | +0.05 | #75 |
| 2017 | 0.28 | −0.18 | #79 |
| 2016 | 0.46 | +0.22 | #64 |
| 2015 | 0.24 | +0.03 | #76 |
| 2014 | 0.21 | −0.11 | #74 |
| 2013 | 0.32 | +0.02 | #77 |
| 2012 | 0.30 | +0.14 | #76 |
| 2011 | 0.16 | −0.05 | #80 |
| 2010 | 0.21 | −0.04 | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's rule of law was 0.48 in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's rule of law peaked at 0.48 in 2025.
The lowest rule of law in Namibia was -0.07 in 2005.
Namibia ranks 67th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Namibia's rule of law is projected to reach 0.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Namibia in 2025 was 0.48. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_rule-of-law,
title = {Namibia Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}