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Puerto Rico (US) Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

0.47 −0.02 (-4.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #69 Global Peak 0.97 (2000) Source World Bank WGI

Puerto Rico (US) Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Puerto Rico (US)'s rule of law stood at 0.47 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.47 by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 69th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.45 - -
2025* trend 0.47 - -
2025 0.47 −0.02 #69
2023 0.49 −0.04 #66
2022 0.53 −0.04 #65
2021 0.57 −0.03 #61
2020 0.61 +0.05 #57
2019 0.56 +0.00 #58
2018 0.56 −0.04 #57
2017 0.59 −0.04 #56
2016 0.63 −0.09 #52
2015 0.72 −0.05 #53
2014 0.77 +0.10 #46
2013 0.67 −0.13 #56
2012 0.79 +0.07 #52
2011 0.73 −0.03 #58
2010 0.76 −0.00 #55
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.5% GDP growth 1.1% Unemployment 19.8%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puerto Rico (US)'s rule of law?

Puerto Rico (US)'s rule of law was 0.47 in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Puerto Rico (US)?

Puerto Rico (US)'s rule of law peaked at 0.97 in 2000.

What was the lowest rule of law in Puerto Rico (US)?

The lowest rule of law in Puerto Rico (US) was 0.47 in 2025.

How does Puerto Rico (US) rank in rule of law?

Puerto Rico (US) ranks 69th 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 Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

Puerto Rico (US)'s rule of law is projected to reach 0.47 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

The rule of law of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 0.47. This ranks 69th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_rule-of-law, title = {Puerto Rico (US) Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }