Judical Effectiveness Index By Country January 2023

The Judicial Effectiveness Index assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of the judicial system in ensuring the rule of law and access to justice. It takes into account factors such as the efficiency of court processes, independence of the judiciary, and enforcement of contracts. Staying updated with this index helps in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of judicial systems and their impact on business environments and investment.

As of January 2020, Singapore ranked first in the Judicial Effectiveness Index with a score of 92.9, indicating a highly effective and efficient judicial system. Australia secured the second position with a score of 86.1, followed by Denmark in third place with a score of 84.6. On the other end of the spectrum, Iraq, Cuba, and North Korea scored 11.2, 10, and 5, respectively, reflecting lower effectiveness in their judicial systems.

In January 2021, Singapore maintained its first-place position with a score of 90.8, signifying a continued effective judicial system. Australia retained the second position with a score of 90, while Denmark secured the third position with a score of 86.9. Iraq, Cuba, and North Korea maintained their scores of 11, 10, and 5, respectively.

Moving to January 2022, Switzerland claimed the top position in the Judicial Effectiveness Index with a score of 98, showcasing an exceptionally effective and efficient judicial system. Finland secured the second position with a score of 97.8, followed closely by Norway at 97.3. North Korea, Venezuela, and Eritrea scored 6.5, 4.6, and 3.9, respectively, indicating relatively lower effectiveness in their judicial systems.

As of January 2023, Switzerland retained its first-place position with a score of 97.8, emphasizing a highly effective and efficient judicial system. Finland ranked second with a score of 97.2, while Norway shared the third position with the same score. Libya, Venezuela, and Somalia scored 3.6, 3.4, and 1.7, respectively, reflecting lower effectiveness in their judicial systems.

Monitoring the Judicial Effectiveness Index provides insights into the functioning of judicial systems, rule of law, and access to justice in different countries. It helps individuals, businesses, and investors evaluate the legal environment, enforceability of contracts, and overall effectiveness of the judicial system, facilitating informed decisions and mitigating legal risks.

Judical Effectiveness Index By Country January 2023 (Index, January 2023)

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Rank	Country	Index
1	Switzerland	97.8
2	Finland	97.2
2	Norway	97.2
3	Netherlands	96.6
4	Luxembourg	96.5
5	Sweden	95.6
6	Austria	95.2
7	Canada	95.1
8	Australia	94.9
9	New Zealand	94.7
9	Japan	94.7
9	Taiwan	94.7
10	Iceland	94.2
11	Ireland	93.9
12	Germany	93.1
13	Estonia	92.9
14	Belgium	91.4
15	Malta	90.8
16	Portugal	90.7
17	Cyprus	89.7
18	Chile	88.7
19	Denmark	88.5
20	Liechtenstein	88
21	Barbados	86.9
22	United Kingdom	84.8
23	Micronesia	84.7
24	France	83.9
25	Kiribati	83.7
26	Slovenia	83.3
27	Israel	82.8
28	Dominica	82.7
29	Czech Republic	81.9
30	Mauritius	81.4
31	Uruguay	80.6
32	Samoa	79.7
33	Bahamas	78.3
34	Italy	77.9
35	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	77.3
35	Saint Lucia	77.3
36	South Korea	76.8
37	Costa Rica	76.7
37	Cape Verde	76.7
38	United States	76.1
39	Lithuania	74.2
40	Spain	73.1
41	Latvia	73
42	Vanuatu	72.2
43	Belize	71
44	Jamaica	70.8
45	Slovakia	70.6
46	Croatia	70
47	Greece	69.9
48	Tonga	68.8
49	Botswana	68.2
50	Namibia	67.2
51	Romania	64.9
52	Seychelles	63.6
53	Hungary	62.5
54	Sao Tome and Principe	61.8
55	Bhutan	61.6
56	Solomon Islands	60.8
57	Trinidad and Tobago	59.9
58	South Africa	59.1
59	Colombia	58.7
60	Singapore	58.3
61	Malaysia	57.6
62	Ghana	57.2
63	Bulgaria	57.1
64	Argentina	56.8
65	Dominican Republic	56.6
66	Mongolia	55.8
67	Georgia	55.5
68	Brazil	55.3
69	India	53
70	Malawi	52.7
70	Poland	52.7
71	Brunei	51.9
72	Panama	51.5
73	North Macedonia	50.5
74	Serbia	50
75	Senegal	49.8
76	Sri Lanka	49.7
77	Albania	49.2
78	Tunisia	49
79	Peru	48.2
79	Benin	48.2
80	Guyana	47.1
81	Ecuador	46.9
82	Suriname	46.2
83	Fiji	45.6
84	Mozambique	44.6
85	Zambia	44.4
86	Indonesia	44.2
87	Papua New Guinea	44.1
88	Nepal	43.4
89	Lesotho	43.3
90	Sierra Leone	42.8
91	Jordan	42.7
92	Montenegro	41.2
93	Kuwait	40.6
94	Mexico	40
95	Qatar	39.8
96	Kenya	38.9
97	China	38.2
98	Paraguay	37.9
99	Niger	37.2
100	Burkina Faso	36.9
101	Togo	36.8
102	Eswatini	36.6
103	Gambia	36.4
104	Timor-Leste	36.3
105	Thailand	35.1
105	Vietnam	35.1
106	United Arab Emirates	34.5
107	Saudi Arabia	34.4
107	Madagascar	34.4
107	Kazakhstan	34.4
108	Bosnia and Herzegovina	34.3
109	Nigeria	33.8
110	Maldives	33.4
110	Mali	33.4
111	Russia	32.9
112	Morocco	32.8
113	El Salvador	31.8
114	Armenia	31.5
115	Kosovo	31.3
116	Moldova	29.8
116	Ivory Coast	29.8
117	Pakistan	29.6
118	Algeria	29.5
119	Uganda	29.2
120	Honduras	29
121	Guatemala	28.5
122	Bolivia	28.4
123	Tanzania	28.3
124	Djibouti	28.2
125	Bahrain	28.1
126	Bangladesh	28
127	Mauritania	27.7
128	Rwanda	27.3
129	Guinea	26.7
130	Iran	26.3
131	Oman	26.1
132	Philippines	25.8
133	Lebanon	25
134	Angola	24.8
135	Turkey	24.2
136	Liberia	23.2
137	Cambodia	22.3
138	Egypt	22.1
139	Comoros	21.8
140	Ethiopia	21.2
141	Nicaragua	20.4
142	Haiti	18.5
143	Gabon	18.2
144	Azerbaijan	15.9
145	Zimbabwe	15.8
146	Cuba	15.5
147	Guinea-Bissau	14.7
148	Chad	14.5
148	Republic of the Congo	14.5
149	Kyrgyzstan	13
149	Uzbekistan	13
150	DR Congo	12.9
151	Tajikistan	11.7
152	Laos	11.4
153	Belarus	11.1
154	Cameroon	10.3
155	Turkmenistan	9.7
156	Myanmar	9.5
157	Yemen	8.3
157	Equatorial Guinea	8.3
158	Iraq	7.6
158	Burundi	7.6
159	North Korea	6.3
160	Sudan	5.9
161	Afghanistan	5.4
162	Eritrea	5.2
163	Central African Republic	4.6
164	Syria	4.4
165	Libya	3.6
166	Venezuela	3.4
167	Somalia	1.7