Best countries for justice and public order
Ranked by GeoCompass Justice & Order Index — combining rule-of-law and order indicators that matter for day-to-day security and contract reliability. Denmark leads with 9.20 / 10, ahead of Finland (9.05 / 10) and Sweden (9.03 / 10). This view ranks 232 scored jurisdictions.
Methodology: rankings use the GeoCompass objective scores only. They do not include profile-specific dimensions such as visa fit or time zone fit.
What the Justice & Order Index measures
The Justice and Order Index measures the quality of the rule of law and governance. It weighs how effective government is, how predictable the regulatory environment feels, the strength of democratic institutions, and how reliable legal recourse is. For anyone signing a lease, registering a company, or holding assets in a country, this is the dimension that decides what happens when something is disputed.
Strong institutions are invisible when things go well and decisive when they do not. A country can look open for business yet leave you exposed if contracts are hard to enforce or rules shift without warning. Use the ranking to favor places with dependable legal protections, and read it alongside the SafetyShield Index, which covers personal safety rather than governance.
Ranking table
| Rank | Flag | Country | Justice & Order Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | 9.20 / 10 | |
| 2 | Finland | 9.05 / 10 | |
| 3 | Sweden | 9.03 / 10 | |
| 4 | Norway | 9.02 / 10 | |
| 5 | Faroe Islands | 9.01 / 10 | |
| 6 | New Zealand | 8.93 / 10 | |
| 7 | Switzerland | 8.90 / 10 | |
| 8 | Svalbard | 8.88 / 10 | |
| 9 | Greenland | 8.84 / 10 | |
| 10 | Iceland | 8.82 / 10 | |
| 11 | Netherlands | 8.80 / 10 | |
| =12 | Luxembourg | 8.77 / 10 | |
| =12 | Alderney | 8.77 / 10 | |
| 14 | Australia | 8.74 / 10 | |
| 15 | Liechtenstein | 8.73 / 10 | |
| =16 | Gibraltar | 8.72 / 10 | |
| =16 | Bermuda | 8.72 / 10 | |
| =18 | Jersey | 8.68 / 10 | |
| =18 | Isle of Man | 8.68 / 10 | |
| =18 | Guernsey | 8.68 / 10 |
Top five spotlight
#1Denmark9.20 / 10
- Admin Ease Index: 9.60 / 10 — Minimal day-to-day bureaucracy
- Currency Stability Index: 9.50 / 10 — Exceptional currency stability index
#2Finland9.05 / 10
- Currency Stability Index: 9.50 / 10 — Exceptional currency stability index
- Admin Ease Index: 9.44 / 10 — Minimal day-to-day bureaucracy
#3Sweden9.03 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index: 9.33 / 10 — Exceptional environmental quality index
- Admin Ease Index: 9.24 / 10 — Minimal day-to-day bureaucracy
#4Norway9.02 / 10
- Open Society Index: 9.49 / 10 — Exceptional open society index
- Environmental Quality Index: 9.35 / 10 — Exceptional environmental quality index
#5Faroe Islands9.01 / 10
- Currency Stability Index: 9.50 / 10 — Exceptional currency stability index
- SafetyShield Index: 9.35 / 10 — Exceptional safety and stability
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Justice and Order Index measure?
Rule of law, governance effectiveness, the regulatory environment, and the strength of democratic institutions, which together shape how reliable legal protections are.
How does it differ from the SafetyShield Index?
SafetyShield covers personal safety and crime. Justice and Order covers institutions, governance, and the rule of law, the framework behind contracts and disputes.
Why does this matter for an entrepreneur?
Because predictable rules and enforceable contracts protect a business. Weak institutions raise the risk of disputes, sudden regulatory changes, and unreliable recourse.
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