South Sudan—Rule of Law
Category: GovernanceSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #203 of 205Updated April 2026
Latest Value
-2.14
2023
YoY Change
-4.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#203
of 205 countries
Maximum
-1.27
2011
Minimum
-2.14
2023
Last
-2.14
Previous
-2.06
Highest
-1.27
Lowest
-2.14
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Sudan's rule of law was -2.14 in 2023, ranking #203 out of 205 countries. This represents a -4.0% change from 2022. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was -1.27 (2011) and the lowest was -2.14 (2023). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -2.14 | -4.0% |
| 2022 | -2.06 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | -2.07 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | -1.97 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | -2.01 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | -1.99 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | -1.96 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | -1.98 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | -1.9 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | -1.85 | -20.5% |
| 2013 | -1.54 | -8.4% |
| 2012 | -1.42 | -11.2% |
| 2011 | -1.27 |
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 |