India ranked 79 out of 142 countries in the Rule of Law Index 2024, released by the World Justice Project (WJP). WJP is a Washington D.C.-based think tank.
- Denmark has secured first rank, followed by Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Germany in terms of law and order.
- Pakistan has been ranked 140 among 142 countries in the Rule of Law Index 2024 regarding order and security, making it the third worst country in the world.
- Mali and Nigeria are the only countries ranked lower than Pakistan in terms of law and security.
- The 2024 Rule of Law Index, released by the World Justice Project (WJP), evaluates 142 countries and jurisdictions around the world.
- Performance is assessed using 44 indicators across 8 categories. For the seventh year in a row, the rule of law has declined in most countries.
