# Global Rule of Law Index rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-rule-of-law-index-rankings
> Updated: 2026-10-24T15:59:08.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 2026 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index reports varying performance levels across different nations. 

Ethiopia ranked 133rd out of 143 countries with an overall score of 0.36, falling below both the global average of 0.55 and the African average of 0.45. The index noted specific weaknesses in fundamental rights and constraints on government powers. Concurrently, Ethiopian federal prosecutors charged 13 individuals, including former officials, with corruption and money laundering related to fraudulent employment certifications.

Thailand ranked 80th out of 143 countries, dropping three places. While the nation exceeded the global average in ‘order and security’, it fell below the global average in seven of the eight evaluated categories. Notable declines were observed in ‘absence of corruption’ and ‘regulatory enforcement’, alongside concerns regarding freedom of expression and judicial oversight.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Thailand ranks 80th in global Rule of Law Index

Thailand fell to 80th in the World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index, showing declines in anti-corruption efforts and regulatory enforcement.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thailand-ranks-80th-in-global-rule-of-law-index

### 2026-10-22: Ethiopia ranks 133rd in 2026 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index

Ethiopia ranks 133rd out of 143 countries in the 2026 WJP Rule of Law Index, reflecting a multi-year decline in government accountability and fundamental rights.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ethiopia-ranks-133rd-in-2026-world-justice-project-rule-of-law-index

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