Rule of Law Index in Oman
Oman: Rule of Law Index was 1.75 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Rule of Law Index in Oman, 2007–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, rule of law index in Oman stood at 1.75. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rule of law index in Oman peaked at 4.25 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.75, in 2019.
Oman ranks 114th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.
Rule of Law Index in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4.25 | — |
| 2009 | 4 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 3.5 | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 2.5 | -28.6% |
| 2015 | 2.25 | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 2 | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 1.75 | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 2 | +14.3% |
| 2023 | 1.75 | -12.5% |
| 2025 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 1.75 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7, 25% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Oman's 1.75 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.75, 64% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.12 | 4 | 4.25 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 1.75 | 3.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.83 | 1.75 | 2 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 114 Burkina Faso 1.75 compare
- 114 Iran 1.75 compare
- 114 Turkmenistan 1.75 compare
- 114 Venezuela 1.75 compare
More reference data data for Oman
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0104 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2727 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0349 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0149 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0087 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rule of law index in Oman?
- Rule of law index in Oman was 1.75 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rule of law index recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 4.25 in 2007.
- What is the lowest rule of law index recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.75 in 2019.
- How does Oman rank for rule of law index?
- Oman ranks 114th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rule of law index rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Oman 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.