Türkiye Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Türkiye's rule of law was -0.58 in 2025, ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 13.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Türkiye's rule of law stood at -0.58 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.58 by 2025. Türkiye ranked 143rd globally.
Turkey’s Rule of Law index has deteriorated markedly over the 26‑year span covered by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, falling from an early‑period value of –0.14 in 1996 to a historic low of –0.58 in 2025, which places the country at 143rd out of 191 nations. The brief improvement peak of 0.12 recorded in 2005 was quickly eclipsed by a steady decline, culminating in the current trough that is marginally worse than the scores of peers such as Cuba (–0.55) and Peru (–0.59). The downward trajectory reflects persistent challenges in judicial independence, enforcement of contracts and protection of fundamental rights, factors that have eroded confidence among domestic and foreign investors. Unless substantive reforms strengthen institutional checks, enhance transparency and restore judicial impartiality, the Rule of Law score is likely to remain entrenched in the lower quartile of the global distribution.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.62 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.58 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.58 | −0.07 | #143 |
| 2023 | -0.51 | −0.05 | #138 |
| 2022 | -0.46 | −0.03 | #128 |
| 2021 | -0.43 | −0.02 | #130 |
| 2020 | -0.42 | −0.07 | #125 |
| 2019 | -0.35 | +0.04 | #119 |
| 2018 | -0.39 | −0.07 | #125 |
| 2017 | -0.32 | +0.02 | #118 |
| 2016 | -0.34 | −0.11 | #121 |
| 2015 | -0.23 | −0.16 | #105 |
| 2014 | -0.08 | −0.07 | #89 |
| 2013 | 0.00 | +0.03 | #91 |
| 2012 | -0.04 | −0.05 | #91 |
| 2011 | 0.02 | −0.03 | #88 |
| 2010 | 0.05 | +0.00 | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. 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
Türkiye's rule of law was -0.58 in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 13.8% decrease from the previous year.
Türkiye's rule of law peaked at 0.12 in 2005.
The lowest rule of law in Türkiye was -0.58 in 2025.
Türkiye ranks 143rd globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Türkiye's rule of law is projected to reach -0.58 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Türkiye in 2025 was -0.58. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkiye_rule-of-law,
title = {Türkiye Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkiye/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}