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Trinidad and Tobago Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.28 +0.00 (+1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #118 Global Peak 0.59 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Trinidad and Tobago Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's rule of law stood at -0.28 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.28 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 118th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.30 - -
2025* trend -0.28 - -
2025 -0.28 +0.00 #118
2023 -0.28 −0.12 #117
2022 -0.17 −0.01 #108
2021 -0.16 +0.01 #106
2020 -0.17 −0.00 #104
2019 -0.17 −0.00 #102
2018 -0.17 −0.04 #101
2017 -0.13 +0.08 #100
2016 -0.21 −0.05 #108
2015 -0.16 −0.05 #95
2014 -0.11 +0.10 #93
2013 -0.20 −0.04 #103
2012 -0.17 +0.01 #99
2011 -0.18 +0.02 #100
2010 -0.20 +0.01 #102
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 +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
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

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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 Trinidad and Tobago's rule of law?

Trinidad and Tobago's rule of law was -0.28 in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's rule of law peaked at 0.59 in 1998.

What was the lowest rule of law in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest rule of law in Trinidad and Tobago was -0.28 in 2023.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in rule of law?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 118th 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 Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

Trinidad and Tobago's rule of law is projected to reach -0.28 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The rule of law of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was -0.28. This ranks 118th in the world.

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Trinidad and Tobago Rule of Law. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/rule-of-law
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@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_rule-of-law, title = {Trinidad and Tobago Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }