Congo, Rep.—Rule of Law
Category: GovernanceSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #167 of 205Updated April 2026
Latest Value
-1.02
2023
YoY Change
+6.4%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#167
of 205 countries
Maximum
-1.02
2023
Minimum
-1.47
2005
Last
-1.02
Previous
-1.09
Highest
-1.02
Lowest
-1.47
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Congo, Rep.'s rule of law was -1.02 in 2023, ranking #167 out of 205 countries. This represents a +6.4% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was -1.02 (2023) and the lowest was -1.47 (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -1.02 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | -1.09 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | -1.1 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | -1.12 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | -1.11 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | -1.13 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | -1.16 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | -1.15 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | -1.14 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | -1.12 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | -1.12 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | -1.14 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | -1.21 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | -1.22 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | -1.22 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | -1.19 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | -1.22 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | -1.27 | +13.9% |
| 2005 | -1.47 | -23.6% |
| 2004 | -1.19 | +6.1% |
| 2003 | -1.27 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | -1.29 | +4.3% |
| 2000 | -1.35 |
Top Countries — Rule of Law
| # | Country | Value | 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 |