25 least lawful nations and their GDP per capita

Numbers often paint an incomplete picture, especially when it comes to complex human realities like lawfulness and prosperity. Yet, the recent ranking of Nigeria among the least lawful nations, with a GDP per capita that reflects these struggles, has sent ripples across the nation’s conscience. It’s a moment that calls for deeper understanding, not just finger-pointing.

Let’s be honest about our disappointment first. It is depressing to see Nigeria included among countries struggling with severe instability and corruption. This causes genuine anxiety that affects everyone, from parents worrying about their children’s safety to company owners negotiating unjust business conditions.

As reported by BusinessDay TV – “How Lagos state demolished my N75 Million house”, citizens expressed concerns, @icee1201 said “This is so sad and heartbreaking. You can see why Africa is called a S…H… There are no laws of engagement. These houses were not built in a day. The government stayed quiet until the houses were completed. This doesn’t make any sense. Was there a warning like ‘No Trespassing’ or warnings of demolition if built on. what about building permits? I don’t think people just go to a land and start building without proper permits. How I wish they Can they sue the government? They collect bribes and then turn around and do this to people. So pathetic”

@sammyscorpion2048 “Yes, this could happen anywhere in the world. If people ignore the laws of the state anywhere in the world, it could happen there. Sad but true, in Naija, we love to defy the laws so much, and then cry a river, and blame everything and everyone whenever the law comes to bite us in the Yansh.”

Meet Nigerians who go out with fear, knowing violence could erupt at any corner or a farmer watching his crops wither, not from drought, but from the corrosive grip of corruption. These are the faces painted in the shadows of lawlessness, where basic needs like safety, justice, and education become luxuries many can’t afford.

But even in this darkness, flickers of hope remain. Many Nigerians are tirelessly against corruption building a network of trust, defying threats, and providing healthcare in lawless borderlands. These are the seeds of change, whispering that lawfulness, like a fragile flower, can blossom even in the most unyielding soil.

According to Statisense, here are the 25 least lawful nations and their GDP per capita