Rule of law index bti in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Rule of law index bti was 3.25 in 2025. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2025)
3.25
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
81st
of 128 countries
All-time high
3.5
in 2007
All-time low
2.75
in 2011
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Rule of law index bti in Ethiopia, 2005–2025

012342005201520252005: 3.22007: 3.52009: 3.22011: 2.82013: 32015: 32017: 2.82019: 3.22021: 3.22023: 3.52025: 3.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, rule of law index bti in Ethiopia stood at 3.25.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rule of law index bti in Ethiopia peaked at 3.5 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.75, in 2011.

That places Ethiopia 81st out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.33 3.25 3.5 3
2010s 2.95 2.75 3.25 5
2020s 3.33 3.25 3.5 3

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 81 Cameroon 3.25 compare
  2. 81 El Salvador 3.25 compare
  3. 81 Kyrgyzstan 3.25 compare
  4. 81 Rwanda 3.25 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is rule of law index bti in Ethiopia?
Rule of law index bti in Ethiopia was 3.25 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest rule of law index bti recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 3.5 in 2007.
What is the lowest rule of law index bti recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.75 in 2011.
How does Ethiopia rank for rule of law index bti?
Ethiopia ranks 81st out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is rule of law index bti rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Rule of law index bti. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Rule of law index bti
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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