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St. Kitts and Nevis Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

0.51 +0.03 (+7.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #65 Global Peak 0.99 (2009) Source World Bank WGI

St. Kitts and Nevis Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

St. Kitts and Nevis's rule of law stood at 0.51 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.51 by 2025. St. Kitts and Nevis ranked 65th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.52 - -
2025* trend 0.51 - -
2025 0.51 +0.03 #65
2023 0.48 −0.02 #67
2022 0.50 +0.05 #66
2021 0.45 −0.03 #66
2020 0.48 +0.05 #68
2019 0.44 −0.08 #69
2018 0.52 +0.02 #61
2017 0.50 +0.04 #63
2016 0.46 −0.03 #63
2015 0.49 +1.16 #63
2014 -0.67 −1.65 #141
2013 0.97 +0.00 #38
2012 0.97 −0.01 #41
2011 0.98 +0.00 #41
2010 0.98 −0.02 #39
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.5% Real rate -6.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

St. Kitts and Nevis matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Kitts and Nevis's rule of law?

St. Kitts and Nevis's rule of law was 0.51 in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in St. Kitts and Nevis?

St. Kitts and Nevis's rule of law peaked at 0.99 in 2009.

What was the lowest rule of law in St. Kitts and Nevis?

The lowest rule of law in St. Kitts and Nevis was -0.67 in 2014.

How does St. Kitts and Nevis rank in rule of law?

St. Kitts and Nevis ranks 65th 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 St. Kitts and Nevis in 2025?

St. Kitts and Nevis's rule of law is projected to reach 0.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2025?

The rule of law of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2025 was 0.51. This ranks 65th in the world.

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