Bhutan vs South Africa: Rule of Law Index
Bhutan
7.5
in 2025
South Africa
7.25
in 2025
Bhutan rank
13th
South Africa rank
15th
Rule of Law Index over time
- Bhutan
- South Africa
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 7.5 against 7.25 in South Africa, a difference of 0.25.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was South Africa ahead.
Bhutan ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 15th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.25 | 7.38 | 2.12 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 7 | 7.25 | 0.25 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7.25 | 0.25 | Bhutan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rule of law index, Bhutan or South Africa?
- Bhutan, at 7.5 against 7.25 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in rule of law index between Bhutan and South Africa?
- 0.25, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Bhutan and South Africa rank globally for rule of law index?
- Bhutan ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 15th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Rule of Law Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which political power is separated, the judiciary is independent, office abuse is prosecuted, and civil rights are enforced.