Iraq—Rule of Law
Category: GovernanceSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #197 of 205Updated April 2026
Latest Value
-1.69
2023
YoY Change
+3.2%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#197
of 205 countries
Maximum
-1.39
2000
Minimum
-1.84
2007
Last
-1.69
Previous
-1.75
Highest
-1.39
Lowest
-1.84
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iraq's rule of law was -1.69 in 2023, ranking #197 out of 205 countries. This represents a +3.2% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was -1.39 (2000) and the lowest was -1.84 (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -1.69 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | -1.75 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | -1.75 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | -1.8 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | -1.77 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | -1.8 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | -1.76 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | -1.77 | -13.2% |
| 2015 | -1.56 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | -1.45 | +7.4% |
| 2013 | -1.56 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | -1.57 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | -1.56 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | -1.71 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | -1.7 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | -1.77 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | -1.84 | -9.4% |
| 2006 | -1.68 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | -1.72 | +5.9% |
| 2004 | -1.82 | -10.9% |
| 2003 | -1.64 | -8.7% |
| 2002 | -1.51 | -8.6% |
| 2000 | -1.39 |
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 |