Senegal Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Senegal's rule of law was -0.32 in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 17.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Senegal's rule of law stood at -0.32 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.32 by 2025. Senegal ranked 121st globally.
Senegal's Rule of Law indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 26 years. The country's all-time peak of 0.09 in 2002, followed by a decline to an all-time trough of -0.46 in 2011, highlights the volatility of the rule of law in Senegal. Notably, the indicator has remained below the global average, ranking #121 globally as of 2025 with a value of -0.32. In comparison, peer countries such as El Salvador (-0.31) and Brazil (-0.34) have also struggled with rule of law issues. Senegal's recent performance suggests that the country still faces significant challenges in establishing a stable and effective legal framework. A sustained improvement in governance and institutional capacity would be necessary to alter the trajectory of Senegal's rule of law indicator and move it closer to the global average.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.33 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.32 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.32 | −0.05 | #121 |
| 2023 | -0.27 | −0.00 | #116 |
| 2022 | -0.27 | +0.13 | #117 |
| 2021 | -0.40 | −0.08 | #123 |
| 2020 | -0.32 | −0.11 | #118 |
| 2019 | -0.22 | +0.01 | #106 |
| 2018 | -0.22 | −0.05 | #109 |
| 2017 | -0.17 | −0.05 | #103 |
| 2016 | -0.12 | +0.04 | #98 |
| 2015 | -0.16 | −0.08 | #96 |
| 2014 | -0.08 | +0.16 | #88 |
| 2013 | -0.24 | +0.05 | #105 |
| 2012 | -0.28 | +0.17 | #107 |
| 2011 | -0.46 | −0.06 | #121 |
| 2010 | -0.40 | −0.03 | #118 |
Analysis
Senegal's rule of law was -0.32 in 2025, a decline of −0.05 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -0.32 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's rule of law was -0.32 in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 17.4% decrease from the previous year.
Senegal's rule of law peaked at 0.09 in 2002.
The lowest rule of law in Senegal was -0.46 in 2011.
Senegal ranks 121st globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Senegal's rule of law is projected to reach -0.32 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Senegal in 2025 was -0.32. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_rule-of-law,
title = {Senegal Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}