Countries with the Strongest Rule of Law (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Strong rule of law underpins investment, stability, and human rights. Here are the 25 countries with the strongest legal institutions in 2023.
Finland leads with rule of law of 1.97.
Denmark ranks #2 at 1.91.
Norway ranks #3 at 1.83.
Switzerland ranks #4 at 1.76.
Singapore ranks #5 at 1.75.
Top 25 Countries by Rule of Law
| # | Country | Rule of Law | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Finland | 1.97 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Denmark | 1.91 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Norway | 1.83 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | 1.76 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Singapore | 1.75 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Luxembourg | 1.75 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Austria | 1.75 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Iceland | 1.72 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Liechtenstein | 1.71 | 2023 |
| 10 |  New Zealand | 1.71 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Greenland | 1.68 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Netherlands | 1.64 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Ireland | 1.63 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Sweden | 1.6 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Germany | 1.55 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Japan | 1.54 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Australia | 1.52 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Monaco | 1.48 | 2023 |
| 19 |  San Marino | 1.48 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Andorra | 1.48 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Canada | 1.47 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Estonia | 1.43 | 2023 |
| 23 |  United Kingdom | 1.4 | 2023 |
| 24 |  United States | 1.33 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Belgium | 1.3 | 2023 |
Data from 205 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest rule of law in 2023?
Finland has the highest rule of law at 1.97 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 205 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.