Uzbekistan Improves Its Position in the WJP Rule of Law Global Ranking

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — According to the latest World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index® 2025, Uzbekistan ranked 81st out of 143 countries worldwide, showing an increase of less than 1% in its score.

The country is among the few in which the rule of law improved this year against a backdrop of global decline: in 2025, the rule of law decreased in 68% of countries compared to 57% in the previous year.

In the regional ranking of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Uzbekistan holds 8th place out of 15 countries. Georgia leads the region (52nd globally), followed by Montenegro and Kosovo, while Belarus, Turkey, and Russia show the lowest scores.

Among lower-middle-income countries, Uzbekistan ranks 7th out of 35.

The report notes that most countries in the region experienced a decline in rule of law indicators, linked to the strengthening of authoritarian tendencies, shrinking civic space, and weakening of checks and balances. At the same time, Uzbekistan stands out as one of the countries maintaining stability in judicial authority and civil justice.

However, the index also highlights a reduction in certain civil liberties and civic participation: in Uzbekistan, as in most countries globally, freedom of opinion and expression, freedom of assembly and association, and civic engagement have decreased.

Globally, Denmark topped the WJP Rule of Law Index 2025, followed by Norway, Finland, Sweden, and New Zealand. Venezuela received the lowest ranking, followed by Afghanistan, Cambodia, Haiti, and Nicaragua.