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Solomon Islands Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.41 −0.14 (-55.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #128 Global Peak 0.74 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Solomon Islands Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Solomon Islands's rule of law stood at -0.41 in 2025, a decline of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.41 by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 128th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.46 - -
2025* trend -0.41 - -
2025 -0.41 −0.14 #128
2023 -0.26 −0.02 #115
2022 -0.24 +0.12 #114
2021 -0.36 −0.33 #121
2020 -0.04 +0.07 #93
2019 -0.11 +0.09 #99
2018 -0.20 −0.01 #105
2017 -0.19 +0.11 #106
2016 -0.30 +0.19 #113
2015 -0.49 +0.00 #126
2014 -0.49 +0.02 #129
2013 -0.51 +0.02 #122
2012 -0.53 −0.01 #125
2011 -0.52 +0.13 #129
2010 -0.65 +0.03 #140
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.0% GDP growth 2.5% C/A balance 2.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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

What is Solomon Islands's rule of law?

Solomon Islands's rule of law was -0.41 in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 55.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands's rule of law peaked at 0.74 in 1996.

What was the lowest rule of law in Solomon Islands?

The lowest rule of law in Solomon Islands was -0.81 in 2005.

How does Solomon Islands rank in rule of law?

Solomon Islands ranks 128th 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 Solomon Islands in 2025?

Solomon Islands's rule of law is projected to reach -0.41 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Solomon Islands in 2025?

The rule of law of Solomon Islands in 2025 was -0.41. This ranks 128th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_rule-of-law, title = {Solomon Islands Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }