Niger Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Niger's rule of law was -0.65 in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Niger's rule of law stood at -0.65 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.65 by 2025. Niger ranked 146th globally.
Niger’s Rule of Law score, measured by the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at –0.65 in 2025, placing the country 146th out of 193 nations. The index, which ranges from –2.5 (weak) to 2.5 (strong), has shown modest improvement since the all‑time trough of –0.77 in 2000, climbing to a peak of –0.41 in 2011 before slipping back to –0.66 in 1996 and –0.65 in the most recent year. Over the 26‑year coverage period the average remains well below the scores of peer states such as Paraguay (–0.63) and Timor‑Leste (–0.65), reflecting persistent challenges in judicial independence, contract enforcement and corruption control. The modest upward shift since the 2000 low suggests that reforms in legal infrastructure and anti‑corruption measures have had limited impact, and further progress will likely depend on sustained capacity‑building in the judiciary and clearer enforcement of property rights.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.67 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.65 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.65 | +0.06 | #146 |
| 2023 | -0.71 | −0.21 | #151 |
| 2022 | -0.50 | −0.07 | #135 |
| 2021 | -0.43 | +0.15 | #128 |
| 2020 | -0.57 | −0.02 | #139 |
| 2019 | -0.55 | +0.05 | #138 |
| 2018 | -0.61 | +0.10 | #142 |
| 2017 | -0.70 | −0.02 | #149 |
| 2016 | -0.69 | −0.09 | #147 |
| 2015 | -0.59 | +0.06 | #137 |
| 2014 | -0.65 | +0.02 | #139 |
| 2013 | -0.67 | −0.00 | #138 |
| 2012 | -0.66 | −0.26 | #139 |
| 2011 | -0.41 | +0.09 | #116 |
| 2010 | -0.50 | −0.01 | #130 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's rule of law was -0.65 in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from the previous year.
Niger's rule of law peaked at -0.41 in 2011.
The lowest rule of law in Niger was -0.77 in 2000.
Niger ranks 146th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Niger's rule of law is projected to reach -0.65 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Niger in 2025 was -0.65. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_rule-of-law,
title = {Niger Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}