Slovenia Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Slovenia's rule of law was 0.96 in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's rule of law stood at 0.96 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.96 by 2025. Slovenia ranked 40th globally.
Slovenia's Rule of Law score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has exhibited a generally upward trend since its inception in 1996. The country's all-time peak, achieved in 1998 with a score of 1.18, marked a significant milestone, surpassing the current global average. However, the score declined precipitously in 2003, reaching an all-time low of 0.85, a level comparable to that of the US Virgin Islands. Slovenia's Rule of Law score has since rebounded, reaching 0.96 in 2025, ranking it 40th globally. Notably, this score is closely comparable to that of Latvia, which ranks 1st among peer countries with a score of 1.01. Despite this progress, Slovenia still lags behind its peak performance, suggesting that further improvements could be achieved. A continuation of the current trend or significant institutional reforms could potentially push Slovenia's Rule of Law score closer to its peak, solidifying its position among EU member states.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.95 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.96 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.96 | −0.08 | #40 |
| 2023 | 1.04 | +0.07 | #35 |
| 2022 | 0.97 | −0.03 | #35 |
| 2021 | 1.00 | −0.04 | #35 |
| 2020 | 1.04 | −0.05 | #33 |
| 2019 | 1.09 | +0.06 | #34 |
| 2018 | 1.02 | +0.03 | #34 |
| 2017 | 0.99 | −0.06 | #36 |
| 2016 | 1.05 | +0.10 | #31 |
| 2015 | 0.95 | −0.05 | #39 |
| 2014 | 1.00 | +0.01 | #37 |
| 2013 | 0.99 | −0.01 | #37 |
| 2012 | 1.01 | −0.04 | #38 |
| 2011 | 1.05 | +0.04 | #35 |
| 2010 | 1.00 | −0.07 | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Slovenia's rule of law was 0.96 in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from the previous year.
Slovenia's rule of law peaked at 1.18 in 1998.
The lowest rule of law in Slovenia was 0.85 in 2003.
Slovenia ranks 40th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Slovenia's rule of law is projected to reach 0.96 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Slovenia in 2025 was 0.96. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_rule-of-law,
title = {Slovenia Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}