Peru Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Peru's rule of law was -0.59 in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Peru's rule of law stood at -0.59 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.59 by 2025. Peru ranked 144th globally.
Peru's Rule of Law index, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a mixed trend over the past 26 years. The index value has fluctuated between -0.75 in 2007, the lowest point, and -0.38 in 2020, the highest. The latest reading in 2025 stands at -0.59, ranking Peru 144th globally. In comparison, peer countries like Türkiye and Paraguay have also struggled with rule of law, with Türkiye's score being slightly better at -0.58. The varying performance may be attributed to the country's efforts to strengthen institutions and the justice system. However, the current reading suggests that challenges persist. A sustained commitment to judicial reform and improved governance practices would be necessary to drive the Rule of Law index upwards, potentially improving Peru's global ranking and contributing to a more stable business environment.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.61 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.59 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.59 | −0.05 | #144 |
| 2023 | -0.54 | +0.01 | #141 |
| 2022 | -0.55 | −0.02 | #139 |
| 2021 | -0.53 | −0.15 | #137 |
| 2020 | -0.38 | +0.14 | #122 |
| 2019 | -0.52 | +0.05 | #136 |
| 2018 | -0.57 | −0.04 | #138 |
| 2017 | -0.52 | −0.03 | #137 |
| 2016 | -0.50 | +0.00 | #134 |
| 2015 | -0.50 | +0.02 | #127 |
| 2014 | -0.52 | +0.05 | #131 |
| 2013 | -0.57 | +0.01 | #134 |
| 2012 | -0.58 | −0.00 | #134 |
| 2011 | -0.58 | −0.01 | #138 |
| 2010 | -0.57 | +0.06 | #133 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Peru's rule of law was -0.59 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's rule of law peaked at -0.38 in 2020.
The lowest rule of law in Peru was -0.75 in 2007.
Peru ranks 144th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Peru's rule of law is projected to reach -0.59 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Peru in 2025 was -0.59. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_rule-of-law,
title = {Peru Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}