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World Justice Project 2026 Rule of Law Index
Overview
The 2026 Rule of Law Index by the World Justice Project indicates varying levels of institutional performance across several nations.
In Central America, Nicaragua recorded the lowest performance in the region, ranking 139th globally with a score of 0.32. This represented a 2.5% decrease from 2025, the largest decline among the seven Central American nations. Within the same region, Costa Rica maintained the highest rating, while Guatemala showed the most significant improvement.
In North America, the United States fell to 30th place globally, experiencing a 1.8% decrease in its overall score. Notable declines for the U.S. occurred in civil justice, criminal justice, and fundamental rights. Mexico also reported a significant regression, ranking 125th globally with a score of 0.39. Mexico’s criminal justice system saw a 21.2% decrease, placing it 139th in that specific category.
Entities
World Justice Project · United States · Costa Rica · Nicaragua · Panama
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sourcesWorld Justice Project reports decline in rule of law for US and Mexico
The 2026 WJP Rule of Law Index shows the United States falling to 30th place and Mexico dropping to 125th, with significant declines in criminal justice and civil rights.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sourcesNicaragua ranks lowest in Central American rule of law index
The World Justice Project's 2026 index ranks Nicaragua as the worst-performing country for rule of law in Central America, noting a 2.5% score decline.
Sources
boyacadigital.com · centroamerica360.com · comunicacioncontinua.com · contramuro.com · crprensa.com · diario21.com.mx · dinero.hn · eldiario.com · hojaderutadigital.mx · laopinion.com · novedadesdetabasco.com.mx · prensa-latina.cu · prensapuntofijo.com · primicia.com.ve · xeu.mx