Somalia, Fed. Rep. Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s rule of law was -2.15 in 2025, ranked 202nd globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s rule of law stood at -2.15 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.15 by 2025. Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked 202nd globally.
Somalia's Rule of Law indicator, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), has demonstrated a concerning trajectory over the past 26 years. The country's all-time peak of -1.94 in 2002, albeit still a low score, suggests a fleeting improvement in governance. However, this was short-lived, as Somalia's Rule of Law indicator plummeted to an all-time trough of -2.59 in 2008. Since then, the country has continued to struggle, with a current score of -2.15, ranking 202 globally. This ranking is surpassed by peer countries such as the Syrian Arab Republic (-2.02) and South Sudan (-2.19), while Myanmar's (-1.94) score is comparable to Somalia's peak. The persistence of low scores indicates significant challenges in establishing a stable and effective rule of law framework. A potential shift in the trajectory could be driven by sustained investments in judicial reform and the strengthening of institutions, which would likely require a concerted effort from the international community to support Somalia's fragile governance structures.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -2.11 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -2.15 | - | - |
| 2025 | -2.15 | +0.06 | #202 |
| 2023 | -2.21 | +0.08 | #203 |
| 2022 | -2.29 | −0.00 | #203 |
| 2021 | -2.28 | +0.03 | #203 |
| 2020 | -2.31 | +0.07 | #203 |
| 2019 | -2.38 | −0.08 | #203 |
| 2018 | -2.30 | +0.03 | #203 |
| 2017 | -2.33 | −0.02 | #203 |
| 2016 | -2.32 | −0.00 | #203 |
| 2015 | -2.32 | +0.04 | #203 |
| 2014 | -2.36 | +0.05 | #201 |
| 2013 | -2.41 | +0.01 | #203 |
| 2012 | -2.42 | −0.08 | #203 |
| 2011 | -2.34 | +0.07 | #203 |
| 2010 | -2.41 | +0.04 | #202 |
Analysis
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s rule of law was -2.15 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -2.15 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s rule of law was -2.15 in 2025. Ranked 202nd globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s rule of law peaked at -1.94 in 2002.
The lowest rule of law in Somalia, Fed. Rep. was -2.59 in 2008.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks 202nd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s rule of law is projected to reach -2.15 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Somalia, Fed. Rep. in 2025 was -2.15. This ranks 202nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_somalia-fed-rep_rule-of-law,
title = {Somalia, Fed. Rep. Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/somalia-fed-rep/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}