Rule of Law Index in Botswana
Botswana: Rule of Law Index was 7.75 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Rule of Law Index in Botswana, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rule of law index in Botswana is 7.75, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, rule of law index in Botswana peaked at 8.25 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 7.75, in 2013.
That places Botswana 11th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.08 | 8 | 8.25 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.85 | 7.75 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.83 | 7.75 | 8 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More reference data data for Botswana
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.391 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.39 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8179 °C (2026)
- Consumer price index 202.64 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 2 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rule of law index in Botswana?
- Rule of law index in Botswana was 7.75 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rule of law index recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 8.25 in 2007.
- What is the lowest rule of law index recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.75 in 2013.
- How does Botswana rank for rule of law index?
- Botswana ranks 11th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rule of law index rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Botswana 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.