Russian Federation Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Russian Federation's rule of law was -1.46 in 2025, ranked 186th globally. This represents a 22.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's rule of law stood at -1.46 in 2025, a decline of +0.27 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.46 by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 186th globally.
The Russian Federation's Rule of Law indicator has shown a decline in recent years, with its latest score standing at -1.46, ranking #186 globally according to the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. This score represents a significant deterioration from the country's all-time peak of -0.75 in 2011, and its all-time trough is currently at -1.46 in 2025. Notably, Russia's score is comparable to that of Comoros, another country with a relatively low score. The steady decline over the past two decades, from a score of -0.79 in 1996, suggests that the rule of law in Russia has continued to deteriorate. The trajectory indicates that the current challenges to the rule of law in Russia are likely to persist unless there is a significant shift in the country's governance and institutional framework, such as the adoption of meaningful judicial reforms and the implementation of effective anti-corruption measures.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.58 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.46 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.46 | −0.27 | #186 |
| 2023 | -1.19 | +0.01 | #178 |
| 2022 | -1.20 | −0.31 | #178 |
| 2021 | -0.89 | −0.08 | #162 |
| 2020 | -0.81 | −0.03 | #158 |
| 2019 | -0.77 | +0.06 | #154 |
| 2018 | -0.83 | +0.01 | #160 |
| 2017 | -0.85 | −0.00 | #160 |
| 2016 | -0.85 | −0.03 | #164 |
| 2015 | -0.82 | −0.04 | #156 |
| 2014 | -0.77 | +0.05 | #150 |
| 2013 | -0.82 | +0.04 | #156 |
| 2012 | -0.86 | −0.11 | #157 |
| 2011 | -0.75 | +0.05 | #148 |
| 2010 | -0.80 | +0.01 | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Russian Federation's rule of law was -1.46 in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 22.8% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's rule of law peaked at -0.75 in 2011.
The lowest rule of law in Russian Federation was -1.46 in 2025.
Russian Federation ranks 186th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Russian Federation's rule of law is projected to reach -1.46 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Russian Federation in 2025 was -1.46. This ranks 186th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_russian-federation_rule-of-law,
title = {Russian Federation Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}