Rule of Law Index in Argentina
Argentina: Rule of Law Index was 6.25 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Rule of Law Index in Argentina, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rule of law index in Argentina is 6.25, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rule of law index in Argentina peaked at 7.5 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.75, in 2007.
That places Argentina 27th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Rule of Law Index in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | — |
| 2007 | 5.75 | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 5.75 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 5.75 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 5.75 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5.75 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7 | +21.7% |
| 2019 | 7.5 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 6.5 | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 6.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 6.25 | -3.8% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 6.25 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.25, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 6.25 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.25, 1.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.83 | 5.75 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.35 | 5.75 | 7.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.42 | 6.25 | 6.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rule of law index in Argentina?
- Rule of law index in Argentina was 6.25 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rule of law index recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5 in 2019.
- What is the lowest rule of law index recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.75 in 2007.
- How does Argentina rank for rule of law index?
- Argentina ranks 27th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rule of law index rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Rule of Law Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.