Kazakhstan ranked 41st out of 143 countries and jurisdictions in the Order and Security factor of the 2026 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, improving one position from last year.
Over the past four years, the country has improved its standing by three positions. In 2023, Kazakhstan held 44th place; in 2024, it was 43rd; and in 2025, 42nd place.
In terms of this indicator, Kazakhstan currently outperforms several European and other nations, including France, Italy, Portugal, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan.
According to Ministry of Internal Affairs data, the number of crimes in Kazakhstan decreased by 15 percent during the first nine months of 2026. In absolute terms, this represents over 11,000 fewer crimes than the previous year.
Reductions were noted across the most dangerous crime categories, as well as offenses committed in public places, on the streets, within domestic settings, and among minors and repeat offenders.
In addition to public safety, the World Justice Project evaluates seven other factors: constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, regulatory enforcement, civil justice, and criminal justice.
In the 2026 overall Rule of Law Index, Kazakhstan ranked 67th among 143 countries.
