Tajikistan Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Tajikistan's rule of law was -1.27 in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's rule of law stood at -1.27 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.27 by 2025. Tajikistan ranked 178th globally.
Tajikistan’s rule‑of‑law score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has improved modestly since the all‑time trough of –1.65 in 1996, climbing to a peak of –1.01 in 2014 before slipping to –1.27 in 2025, placing the country 178th out of 193 nations. The 26‑year series shows a gradual upward trajectory in the early 2000s, yet recent declines suggest persistent weaknesses in judicial independence, contract enforcement and corruption control. Tajikistan’s 2025 rating is closely aligned with Iran (–1.22) and Bolivia (–1.28), indicating a similar governance environment to other lower‑middle‑income states that struggle to translate legal reforms into consistent practice. The modest rebound after 1996 reflects limited institutional capacity building, while the post‑2014 downturn coincides with fiscal pressures and political centralisation that have constrained further progress. Continued investment in legal infrastructure, transparent dispute‑resolution mechanisms and anti‑corruption measures will be essential to reverse the recent slide and sustain a forward‑looking improvement in the rule‑of‑law trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.27 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.27 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.27 | +0.01 | #178 |
| 2023 | -1.28 | −0.02 | #183 |
| 2022 | -1.26 | −0.05 | #181 |
| 2021 | -1.21 | +0.04 | #182 |
| 2020 | -1.25 | +0.00 | #185 |
| 2019 | -1.25 | +0.05 | #186 |
| 2018 | -1.30 | +0.07 | #188 |
| 2017 | -1.37 | −0.21 | #188 |
| 2016 | -1.17 | −0.09 | #182 |
| 2015 | -1.08 | −0.06 | #178 |
| 2014 | -1.01 | +0.25 | #174 |
| 2013 | -1.26 | −0.06 | #186 |
| 2012 | -1.21 | +0.02 | #184 |
| 2011 | -1.23 | −0.02 | #183 |
| 2010 | -1.21 | +0.06 | #182 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Tajikistan's rule of law was -1.27 in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's rule of law peaked at -1.01 in 2014.
The lowest rule of law in Tajikistan was -1.65 in 1996.
Tajikistan ranks 178th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Tajikistan's rule of law is projected to reach -1.27 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Tajikistan in 2025 was -1.27. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_rule-of-law,
title = {Tajikistan Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}