| Global Trend | Rule of law declined in 59% of 142 countries for the sixth consecutive year (since 2016). |
| India's Overall Rank | 79th out of 142 countries globally. |
| Regional Rank (South Asia) | 3rd out of 6 countries. |
| Income Group Rank | 8th out of 38 lower-middle-income countries. |
| Global Leaders | Denmark (1st), Norway (2nd), Finland (3rd), Sweden (4th), Germany (5th). |
| Lowest Ranked Countries | Venezuela (142nd), Cambodia (141st), Afghanistan (140th), Haiti (139th), Myanmar (138th). |
| South Asia Rankings | Nepal (69th), Sri Lanka (75th), India (79th), Bangladesh (127th), Pakistan (129th), Afghanistan (140th). |
| G7 Countries Ranking | Germany (5th), Canada (12th), Japan (14th), UK (15th), France (22nd), USA (27th), Italy (32nd). |
| Key Factors in India | Below are India's ranks in specific factors: |
| Constraints on Government Powers | Global: 60/142, Regional: 2/6, Income: 3/38. |
| Absence of Corruption | Global: 97/142, Regional: 3/6, Income: 15/38. |
| Open Government | Global: 44/142, Regional: 1/6, Income: 1/38. |
| Fundamental Rights | Global: 102/142, Regional: 3/6, Income: 15/38. |
| Order and Security | Global: 98/142, Regional: 3/6, Income: 21/38. |
| Regulatory Enforcement | Global: 78/142, Regional: 3/6, Income: 11/38. |
| Civil Justice | Global: 107/142, Regional: 3/6, Income: 23/38. |
| Criminal Justice | Global: 89/142, Regional: 3/6, Income: 14/38. |
| Key Observations | - 59% of countries improved in Absence of Corruption.- India leads in Open Government in South Asia.- Low ranks in Fundamental Rights, Civil Justice, and Criminal Justice. |
