Latvija pakāpjas uz 19. vietu pasaules tiesiskuma indeksā un apsteidz Franciju un ASV
Latvia on the 2026 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index has risen two spots to rank 19th out of 143 countries and jurisdictions, according to the Ministry of Justice (TM). Latvia’s overall score reached 0.75 points on a scale from 0 to 1, marking a 1.6% increase over the past year. With this score, Latvia outranks countries such as France, Spain, the United States, and Italy, cementing its standing among developed democracies.
Long-term data shows a steady upward trajectory for Latvia, moving from 24th place in 2021 and 2022 to 22nd in 2023, and now reaching the top 20. Meanwhile, global trends point to continuing erosion. Edvards Smiltēns stated that pressure on democratic institutions and judicial independence is growing worldwide, making Latvia’s ability to strengthen the rule of law particularly significant. The World Justice Project report notes that over 86% of evaluated countries have experienced long-term declines in at least one core democracy indicator over the past five years—such as constraints on government powers, open governance, or fundamental rights—a group that does not include Latvia.
Pamattiesību aizsardzība un valsts pārvaldes atklātība sasniedz 17. vietu pasaulē
Latvia achieved its highest marks in fundamental rights protection and public administration openness, ranking 17th globally in both categories, TM reported. These metrics evaluate human rights compliance, public information availability, and citizen involvement in decision-making. Evaluations for freedom of expression, assembly, association, and public participation in Latvia have not deteriorated, defying widespread global declines in those areas. Latvia's civil justice system score increased by 9.4% since 2021, placing the country 18th in the world for residents' and businesses' ability to resolve disputes and access impartial courts.
Korupcijas ierobežošana un krimināltiesību sistēma paliek turpmāko uzlabojumu lokā
Despite broad gains, TM acknowledged that certain sectors require continued focus. Latvia ranks 26th globally in anti-corruption efforts and 21st in the criminal justice system assessment. Justice Minister Smiltēns emphasized that a high ranking does not remove the obligation to address existing shortcomings and ensure that citizens and entrepreneurs can defend their rights more simply and quickly. Concurrently, regional comparisons highlight stark divides: rule of law indicators deteriorated in two-thirds of European Union member states, with notable drops in Slovakia and Hungary, while Russia fell five spots to 119th place and Belarus held steady at 105th.
Bieži uzdotie jautājumi par Latvijas vietu tiesiskuma indeksā
Kādas valstis šogad ieņem pirmās vietas Pasaules tiesiskuma indeksā?
Pasaules tiesiskuma indeksa galvgalī atrodas Ziemeļvalstis: Dānija ieņem 1. vietu, Norvēģija 2. vietu, Somija 3. vietu un Zviedrija 4. vietu.
Cik valstis un jurisdikcijas kopumā tiek analizētas šajā ikgadējā pētījumā?
Pasaules tiesiskuma indekss (Rule of Law Index) analizē tiesiskuma stāvokli 143 valstīs un jurisdikcijās, izmantojot iedzīvotāju aptaujas un tiesību jomas ekspertu vērtējumus par astoņiem kritērijiem.
Kādas valstis atrodas indeksa lejasdaļā?
Zemāko vērtējumu pētījumā saņēma Venecuēla, kas ieņem 143. vietu, Afganistāna (142. vieta) un Kambodža (141. vieta).