The rule of law shapes how fairly people are treated worldwide. This gallery is based on the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2026, which assessed 143 countries and jurisdictions, looking at the top 15 and bottom 15. The index measures eight factors, including constraints on government power, corruption, fundamental rights, and civil and criminal justice. Scores range from zero to one, with higher values indicating stronger adherence to the rule of law.
Keep reading to see which countries lead and which sit at the bottom.