Turkmenistan Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Turkmenistan's rule of law was -1.55 in 2025, ranked 189th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Turkmenistan’s Rule of Law score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has slipped to –1.55 in 2025, placing it 189th out of 193 economies and marginally below peers such as Guinea‑Bissau (–1.54) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (–1.56). The index, which spans 26 years of observation, recorded its highest level of –1.32 in 2003, suggesting a brief improvement during the early post‑Soviet transition, but quickly deteriorated to an all‑time low of –1.64 in 2006, a trough that has never been fully recovered. Since that nadir, the figure has hovered in the –1.5 to –1.6 band, reflecting persistent deficiencies in judicial independence, contract enforcement and protection against corruption. The modest rise from the 2006 trough to the current –1.55 indicates a slight, albeit uneven, stabilization, yet the proximity to the bottom of the global ranking signals deep structural challenges. Continued legal reforms and greater alignment with international standards will be essential to reverse the downward trajectory and lift the score in forthcoming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Turkmenistan's rule of law was -1.55 in 2025. Ranked 189th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's rule of law peaked at -1.32 in 2003.
The lowest rule of law in Turkmenistan was -1.64 in 2006.
Turkmenistan ranks 189th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Turkmenistan's rule of law is projected to reach -1.55 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Turkmenistan in 2025 was -1.55. This ranks 189th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_rule-of-law,
title = {Turkmenistan Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}