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Viet Nam Rule of Law

Rule of Law  RL.EST

-0.15 −0.06 (-71.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #112 Global Peak 0.07 (2016) Source World Bank WGI

Viet Nam Rule of Law (1996–2025)

Overview

Viet Nam's rule of law stood at -0.15 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.15 by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 112th globally.

Data & projection

Year Rule of Law YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.15 - -
2025* trend -0.15 - -
2025 -0.15 −0.06 #112
2023 -0.09 +0.07 #100
2022 -0.16 +0.01 #106
2021 -0.17 +0.02 #107
2020 -0.19 −0.14 #107
2019 -0.05 −0.01 #96
2018 -0.04 −0.08 #96
2017 0.04 −0.02 #91
2016 0.07 +0.42 #88
2015 -0.36 +0.01 #114
2014 -0.36 +0.15 #114
2013 -0.52 +0.04 #123
2012 -0.55 −0.01 #132
2011 -0.54 +0.04 #132
2010 -0.58 −0.05 #135
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 +21.1% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 4.3%
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

Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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 Viet Nam's rule of law?

Viet Nam's rule of law was -0.15 in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 71.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest rule of law in Viet Nam?

Viet Nam's rule of law peaked at 0.07 in 2016.

What was the lowest rule of law in Viet Nam?

The lowest rule of law in Viet Nam was -0.68 in 2002.

How does Viet Nam rank in rule of law?

Viet Nam ranks 112th 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 Viet Nam in 2025?

Viet Nam's rule of law is projected to reach -0.15 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the rule of law of Viet Nam in 2025?

The rule of law of Viet Nam in 2025 was -0.15. This ranks 112th in the world.

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Viet Nam Rule of Law. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/viet-nam/rule-of-law
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@misc{historysaid_viet-nam_rule-of-law, title = {Viet Nam Rule of Law}, url = {https://historysaid.com/viet-nam/rule-of-law}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }