New Zealand Lowest Rule of Law
1.63
The lowest rule of law in New Zealand was 1.63 in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (1.63), 2023 (1.71), 2022 (1.73), 2021 (1.78), 2002 (1.79).
Top 5 Lowest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.63 | −0.08 | 12th |
| 2023 | 1.71 | −0.02 | 10th |
| 2022 | 1.73 | −0.05 | 8th |
| 2021 | 1.78 | −0.06 | 5th |
| 2020 | 1.84 | −0.01 | 3rd |
| 2019 | 1.84 | +0.01 | 5th |
| 2018 | 1.83 | −0.05 | 5th |
| 2017 | 1.88 | −0.03 | 4th |
| 2016 | 1.91 | −0.05 | 4th |
| 2015 | 1.97 | −0.04 | 5th |
| 2014 | 2.00 | +0.13 | 4th |
| 2013 | 1.87 | −0.01 | 5th |
| 2012 | 1.88 | −0.01 | 4th |
| 2011 | 1.89 | +0.03 | 4th |
| 2010 | 1.86 | −0.06 | 5th |
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