Hong Kong ranks 24th in global rule of law index as scores dip

Key facts

• Hong Kong ranked 24th out of 143 jurisdictions in the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2025.
• The city maintained its overall score and position from the previous year.
• Hong Kong ranked 6th in East Asia and the Pacific.
• It ranked 9th globally in absence of corruption and 15th in regulatory enforcement.
• Scores for fundamental rights and open government declined slightly.

Hong Kong has retained its 24th position out of 143 jurisdictions in the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2025, according to a report released on Wednesday. The city maintained its overall score from the previous year, ranking sixth regionally in East Asia and the Pacific. Officials highlighted strong performance in "absence of corruption" (9th globally) and "regulatory enforcement" (15th globally), while acknowledging slight declines in "fundamental rights" and "open government". The government stated it would enhance communication efforts to address these perceived discrepancies.