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World Rule of Law Index: Ethiopia ranks 133rd out of 143

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Ethiopia ranked 133rd out of 143 countries globally and 31st out of 34 in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2026 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index.

Ethiopia ranked 133rd out of 143 countries and 31st out of 34 in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2026 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index.
The country recorded an overall score of 0.36 and ranked 12th out of 15 among low-income countries.
Globally, 62 percent of countries experienced a decline in the rule of law in 2026, marking a ninth consecutive year of global decline.
In the 2025 edition, Ethiopia ranked 132nd out of 143 countries with a score of 0.36 after a 2.4 percent decline.
Ethiopia ranked 123rd in 2022, 129th in 2023, and 130th in 2024.
The WJP's assessment highlights weaknesses in constraints on government authority, fundamental rights, open government, and regulation enforcement.