Paraguay Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Paraguay's rule of law was -0.63 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 7.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's rule of law stood at -0.63 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.63 by 2025. Paraguay ranked 145th globally.
Paraguay's Rule of Law score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has fluctuated significantly over the past two and a half decades. The country's score peaked at -0.43 in 2020, indicating moderate deterioration in the rule of law, however, this trend reversed with a decline to -0.63 in 2025, ranking Paraguay 145 globally. This downward trend is in line with other countries in the region, such as Peru, which has a score of -0.59 and has also seen a decline in its Rule of Law score. The all-time low of -1.12 in 2002 serves as a stark reminder of the challenges Paraguay has faced in upholding the rule of law. Since the trough, the country has made some progress, but a reversal of this trend in recent years is concerning. A sustained improvement in the country's judicial system and a reduction in corruption would be necessary to alter the current trajectory and improve Paraguay's standing in terms of the rule of law.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.65 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.63 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.63 | −0.04 | #145 |
| 2023 | -0.58 | +0.01 | #144 |
| 2022 | -0.59 | −0.02 | #141 |
| 2021 | -0.58 | −0.15 | #140 |
| 2020 | -0.43 | +0.14 | #126 |
| 2019 | -0.57 | +0.03 | #140 |
| 2018 | -0.60 | +0.07 | #140 |
| 2017 | -0.67 | +0.02 | #145 |
| 2016 | -0.69 | −0.05 | #149 |
| 2015 | -0.64 | −0.04 | #141 |
| 2014 | -0.60 | +0.16 | #134 |
| 2013 | -0.77 | +0.04 | #151 |
| 2012 | -0.81 | −0.01 | #151 |
| 2011 | -0.80 | +0.03 | #151 |
| 2010 | -0.83 | +0.03 | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Paraguay's rule of law was -0.63 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 7.6% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's rule of law peaked at -0.43 in 2020.
The lowest rule of law in Paraguay was -1.12 in 2002.
Paraguay ranks 145th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Paraguay's rule of law is projected to reach -0.63 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Paraguay in 2025 was -0.63. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_rule-of-law,
title = {Paraguay Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}