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Serbia Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.06 +0.02 (+26.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #103 Global Peak -0.06 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Serbia Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Serbia's rule of law stood at -0.06 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.06 by 2025. Serbia ranked 103rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.04 - -
2025* trend -0.06 - -
2025 -0.06 +0.02 #103
2023 -0.07 +0.04 #98
2022 -0.11 +0.00 #103
2021 -0.12 +0.01 #102
2020 -0.12 +0.02 #100
2019 -0.14 +0.03 #101
2018 -0.17 +0.01 #102
2017 -0.18 −0.05 #105
2016 -0.13 −0.05 #99
2015 -0.08 +0.02 #92
2014 -0.09 +0.20 #91
2013 -0.30 +0.03 #109
2012 -0.33 −0.01 #111
2011 -0.33 +0.10 #109
2010 -0.43 +0.04 #119
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 11.1% GDP growth 0.1% Unemployment 23.0%
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

Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. 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 Serbia's rule of law?

Serbia's rule of law was -0.06 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 26.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Serbia?

Serbia's rule of law peaked at -0.06 in 2025.

What was the lowest rule of law in Serbia?

The lowest rule of law in Serbia was -1.28 in 2000.

How does Serbia rank in rule of law?

Serbia ranks 103rd 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 Serbia in 2025?

Serbia's rule of law is projected to reach -0.06 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Serbia in 2025?

The rule of law of Serbia in 2025 was -0.06. This ranks 103rd in the world.

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