Russia Downgraded to the Bottom of the World Economics Governance Index


 
Russia’s Governance Index rating has declined sharply over the last decade. Consequently, Russia now sits close to the very bottom of the 156 countries included in the Index table, alongside the likes of Sudan, Myanmar and Afghanistan.

Russian Governance Rating 2015-2025
Index: 0-100. 0=Poor, 100=As good as it gets
Source: World Economics Governance Index, 2025





This reflects falling standards across data reflecting corruption, the rule of law, press freedom and political rights. Russia has occupied the lowest grade band on the World Economics Governance Index since 2015. Caveat emptor.

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