Cameroon vs Rwanda: Rule of Law Index
Cameroon
3.25
in 2025
Rwanda
3.25
in 2025
Cameroon rank
81st
Rwanda rank
81st
Rule of Law Index over time
- Cameroon
- Rwanda
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 3.25 against 3.25 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Rwanda ahead.
Cameroon ranks 81st and Rwanda ranks 81st of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.83 | 3.67 | 0.1667 | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 3.85 | 0.15 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 3.25 | 3.33 | 0.0833 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rule of law index, Cameroon or Rwanda?
- Cameroon, at 3.25 against 3.25 in Rwanda as of 2025.
- What is the difference in rule of law index between Cameroon and Rwanda?
- 0, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Rwanda?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Cameroon and Rwanda rank globally for rule of law index?
- Cameroon ranks 81st and Rwanda ranks 81st 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.