In 2024, Ethiopia’s
score of 37 out of 100 — which is 99th out of 180 countries ranked — continues to decline from its all-time peak of 39, recorded in 2021 (Figure 1). In addition, Ethiopia’s score of 37 falls below the global average score of 43 out of 100.
Fundamentally, in Ethiopia, the ongoing erosion of the rule of law is leading to sustained mass corruption and systemic human rights violations. According to the Rule of Law Index 2024, Ethiopia’s Rule of Law score of 0.37 ranks 130 out of 142 countries, with the country’s rule of law score consistently declining since 2020
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