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Turkmenistan Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-1.55 −0.06 (-4.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #189 Global Peak -1.32 (2003) Source World Bank WGI

Turkmenistan Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Turkmenistan's rule of law stood at -1.55 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.55 by 2025. Turkmenistan ranked 189th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.57 - -
2025* trend -1.55 - -
2025 -1.55 −0.06 #189
2023 -1.49 +0.01 #190
2022 -1.49 −0.03 #191
2021 -1.46 −0.06 #190
2020 -1.40 +0.01 #191
2019 -1.41 +0.05 #191
2018 -1.46 +0.02 #191
2017 -1.48 +0.01 #192
2016 -1.49 −0.07 #191
2015 -1.42 −0.08 #193
2014 -1.34 +0.02 #189
2013 -1.36 +0.02 #190
2012 -1.38 +0.05 #192
2011 -1.43 +0.04 #194
2010 -1.47 −0.02 #194
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.3% Unemployment 10.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. 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

What is Turkmenistan's rule of law?

Turkmenistan's rule of law was -1.55 in 2025. Ranked 189th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's rule of law peaked at -1.32 in 2003.

What was the lowest rule of law in Turkmenistan?

The lowest rule of law in Turkmenistan was -1.64 in 2006.

How does Turkmenistan rank in rule of law?

Turkmenistan ranks 189th 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 Turkmenistan in 2025?

Turkmenistan's rule of law is projected to reach -1.55 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Turkmenistan in 2025?

The rule of law of Turkmenistan in 2025 was -1.55. This ranks 189th in the world.

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