Sudan Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Sudan's rule of law was -1.75 in 2025, ranked 196th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Sudan's rule of law stood at -1.75 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.75 by 2025. Sudan ranked 196th globally.
Sudan's Rule of Law indicator has been consistently low, with the latest value in 2025 standing at -1.75, ranking 196th globally. This represents an all-time trough, surpassing the previous low. In comparison, peer countries such as the Central African Republic and Libya have similar scores, with the former at -1.71 and the latter at -1.78. Sudan's highest score was achieved in 2020, at -1.09, but the country has since experienced a decline. The current score of -1.75 is also lower than the earliest recorded value in 1996, which was -1.71. As the trend continues to deteriorate, a significant improvement in institutional stability and governance would be necessary to change the trajectory and potentially lift Sudan's Rule of Law score above that of its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.87 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.75 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.75 | −0.08 | #196 |
| 2023 | -1.67 | −0.41 | #195 |
| 2022 | -1.26 | −0.04 | #182 |
| 2021 | -1.22 | −0.13 | #183 |
| 2020 | -1.09 | +0.09 | #175 |
| 2019 | -1.17 | −0.03 | #182 |
| 2018 | -1.14 | −0.02 | #181 |
| 2017 | -1.12 | +0.16 | #180 |
| 2016 | -1.28 | −0.05 | #186 |
| 2015 | -1.23 | −0.06 | #187 |
| 2014 | -1.17 | +0.11 | #183 |
| 2013 | -1.28 | −0.04 | #187 |
| 2012 | -1.24 | +0.06 | #185 |
| 2011 | -1.30 | +0.04 | #188 |
| 2010 | -1.34 | −0.07 | #189 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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
Sudan's rule of law was -1.75 in 2025. Ranked 196th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's rule of law peaked at -1.09 in 2020.
The lowest rule of law in Sudan was -1.75 in 2025.
Sudan ranks 196th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Sudan's rule of law is projected to reach -1.75 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Sudan in 2025 was -1.75. This ranks 196th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_rule-of-law,
title = {Sudan Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}