North Korea vs Sudan: Rule of Law Index
North Korea
1.25
in 2025
Sudan
1
in 2025
North Korea rank
123rd
Sudan rank
125th
Rule of Law Index over time
- North Korea
- Sudan
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 1.25 against 1 in Sudan, a difference of 0.25.
That makes North Korea's figure about 1.2 times Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Sudan ahead.
North Korea ranks 123rd and Sudan ranks 125th of 128 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.08 | 1.92 | 0.8333 | Sudan |
| 2010s | 1.05 | 1.9 | 0.85 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 1.25 | 1.58 | 0.3333 | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rule of law index, North Korea or Sudan?
- North Korea, at 1.25 against 1 in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in rule of law index between North Korea and Sudan?
- 0.25, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Sudan?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do North Korea and Sudan rank globally for rule of law index?
- North Korea ranks 123rd and Sudan ranks 125th 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.