Ireland: Rule of law

The latest value from 2023 is 1.63 points, an increase from 1.53 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is -0.04 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1996 to 2023 is 1.59 points. The minimum value, 1.35 points, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 1.76 points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The index for Rule of Law captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, and in particular the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.