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North Macedonia Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.04 +0.13 (+75.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #102 Global Peak -0.04 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

North Macedonia Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

North Macedonia's rule of law stood at -0.04 in 2025, a rise of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 102nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.01 - -
2025* trend -0.04 - -
2025 -0.04 +0.13 #102
2023 -0.17 −0.07 #111
2022 -0.10 +0.00 #100
2021 -0.10 +0.01 #98
2020 -0.11 +0.20 #99
2019 -0.31 +0.00 #112
2018 -0.31 +0.00 #116
2017 -0.31 +0.03 #116
2016 -0.34 −0.11 #122
2015 -0.24 −0.18 #106
2014 -0.06 +0.18 #84
2013 -0.23 +0.02 #104
2012 -0.25 +0.02 #105
2011 -0.27 +0.03 #105
2010 -0.30 −0.01 #110
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 +21.7% GDP growth 2.6% C/A balance 0.3%
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

North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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 North Macedonia's rule of law?

North Macedonia's rule of law was -0.04 in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 75.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia's rule of law peaked at -0.04 in 2025.

What was the lowest rule of law in North Macedonia?

The lowest rule of law in North Macedonia was -0.60 in 2000.

How does North Macedonia rank in rule of law?

North Macedonia ranks 102nd 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 North Macedonia in 2025?

North Macedonia's rule of law is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of North Macedonia in 2025?

The rule of law of North Macedonia in 2025 was -0.04. This ranks 102nd in the world.

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North Macedonia Rule of Law. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/rule-of-law
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@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_rule-of-law, title = {North Macedonia Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }