International ratings and indices are independent indicators that assess countries' conditions in terms of the rule of law, security, corruption, gender equality, innovation, and social development. They are prepared by global organizations (e.g., World Justice Project, Transparency International, WHO, World Bank) and are related to issues of migration, crime, and economic development. These indicators allow for comparing conditions across countries, revealing their strengths and weaknesses. For example, ratings show countries' positions (rank) and scores, which helps track global trends.
The methodology of ratings includes data collection, analysis, and score calculation. The general methodology incorporates data from statistics, surveys (e.g., Gallup or expert surveys), official reports, and expert assessments. Score scales (e.g., 0-100) and subjective/objective evaluations are often used. Calculations employ weighting coefficients and average values, sometimes 5-year averages. Updates are conducted annually; for instance, in 2024-2025, new indicators will be added to the methodology (e.g., in cybersecurity).
Ratings help attract investments, identify necessary reforms, and prevent migration-related crimes. They provide countries with benchmarks for improving their conditions, show global trends (e.g., reduced corruption leads to increased investments), and ensure sustainable development. For example, low scores indicate the need for reforms, while high scores contribute to economic growth. These indicators are important tools for governments, businesses, and civil society.
Below are 26 indices listed:
1. Rule of law index (World justice project rule of law index) - This index measures the state of the rule of law in countries, including 8 main indicators and 44 sub-indicators. It covers constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, civil and criminal justice, with a score on a scale of 0-1.
2. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Effective crime control – This sub-indicator measures the effectiveness of crime control in the country, assessing the efficiency of crime prevention and investigation systems.
3. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Effective limitation of civil conflicts – This sub-indicator measures the effective limitation of civil conflicts and internal disputes, assessing the maintenance of peace and stability in society.
4. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Absence of vigilantism – This sub-indicator measures the extent to which people refrain from violence to resolve personal disputes, assessing the absence of vigilantism.
5. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Effectiveness of the correctional system in reducing crime – This sub-indicator measures the effectiveness of the correctional system (prisons) in reducing crime, assessing the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society.
6. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Abuse of power by law enforcement agencies – This sub-indicator measures the extent to which law enforcement officers abuse their powers for personal gain, assessing the level of corruption in police and other agencies.
7. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Open government, civic participation – This sub-indicator measures civic participation within the framework of open government, assessing public activity in the decision-making process.
8. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Open government, complaint mechanisms – This sub-indicator measures the availability of complaint mechanisms within the framework of open government, assessing citizens' opportunities to report violations and have them resolved.
9. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Fundamental rights, freedom of assembly and association – This sub-indicator measures the freedom to hold assemblies and form associations within the framework of fundamental rights, assessing citizens' rights to social activity.
10. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Fundamental rights, right to life and security – This sub-indicator measures guarantees of the right to life and security within the framework of fundamental rights, assessing systems for protecting life and personal safety.
11. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Criminal justice, rights of the accused and due process – This sub-indicator measures the rights of the accused and adherence to due process in criminal justice, assessing the fairness of trials.
12. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Fundamental rights, privacy – This subindicator measures privacy within fundamental rights, assessing the protection of personal data and rights.
13. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Criminal justice, effectiveness of investigation and preliminary inquiry – This subindicator measures the effectiveness of investigative and preliminary inquiry systems in criminal justice, evaluating the process of crime investigation.
14. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Criminal justice, impartiality of the criminal justice system – This subindicator measures the impartiality of the criminal justice system, assessing its independence from government or other influences.
15. Rule of law index, Order and security indicator, Criminal justice, absence of corruption in the criminal justice system – This subindicator measures the absence of corruption in the criminal justice system, assessing the integrity of judges and prosecutors.
16. Worldwide governance indicators – This is a set of indicators measuring the quality of governance in countries, including 6 main dimensions: voice and accountability, political stability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption, with scores ranging from -2.5 to +2.5.
17. Women, business and the law – This index assesses women's economic activity and rights by measuring gender equality in laws and practice, scoring on a scale of 0-100 across 10 indicators (mobility, workplace, family, etc.).
18. Global innovation index – This index measures countries' innovative capabilities and results, assessed on a scale of 0-100 through 81 indicators (education, infrastructure, scientific development, etc.).
19. World happiness report – This index assesses the subjective happiness of the population, measured on a scale of 0-10 based on Gallup surveys, taking into account factors such as quality of life, income, and social support.
20. Homicide rate – This index measures intentional homicides in a country, calculated as the number of homicides per 100,000 population based on criminal statistics and medical reports.
21. Corruption perceptions index – This index assesses the level of corruption in the public sector, measured on a scale of 0-100 based on expert and business surveys (a high score indicates low corruption).
22. Global terrorism index – This index assesses the risk and impact of terrorism, measured on a scale of 0-10 based on incidents, deaths, injuries, and hostages (a high score indicates high risk).
23. Global organized crime index – This index measures the level of organized crime and resilience to it, assessed on a scale of 1-10 based on expert assessments (a high score indicates a high level of crime).
24. Global cybersecurity index – This index measures the level of countries' cybersecurity, assessed on a scale of 0-1 (or equivalent 0-100) across 5 pillars (legal, technical, organizational, capacity development, cooperation).
25. Safety perceptions index – This index measures the population's sense of safety, assessed on a scale of 0-100 based on user surveys, measuring the level of crime and security (a high score indicates high safety).
26. Global status report on road safety – This report measures road traffic fatalities and safety measures, calculated as the number of deaths per 100,000 population based on government reports and estimates.