According to the World Justice Project, Kazakhstan ranked 42nd out of 143 countries for the “Order and Security” factor in the 2025 Rule of Law Index. This ranking reflects the level of public safety across different countries. In 2024, Kazakhstan ranked 43rd in this category.
The “Order and Security” factor assesses the state of public order and security.
In 2025, under this criterion, Kazakhstan ranked ahead of France, Italy, Portugal, Georgia, Türkiye, Greece, and Russia.
It is also worth noting that, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, over the past two years the total number of registered crimes in Kazakhstan has decreased by nearly 19,000 cases. The Ministry also reports a 10 percent reduction in crime in public places.
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