Rule of Law Index in Rwanda
Rwanda: Rule of Law Index was 3.25 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Rule of Law Index in Rwanda, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rule of law index in Rwanda is 3.25, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rule of law index in Rwanda peaked at 4 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2007.
Rwanda ranks 81st of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.67 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.85 | 3.75 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.33 | 3.25 | 3.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 81 Cameroon 3.25 compare
- 81 El Salvador 3.25 compare
- 81 Ethiopia 3.25 compare
- 81 Kyrgyzstan 3.25 compare
More reference data data for Rwanda
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1214 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.03 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9964 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3611 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9131 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Consumer price index 251.19 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rule of law index in Rwanda?
- Rule of law index in Rwanda was 3.25 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rule of law index recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 2005.
- What is the lowest rule of law index recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2007.
- How does Rwanda rank for rule of law index?
- Rwanda ranks 81st out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rule of law index rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.