Constraints On Government Powers By Country December 2022

Our website offers access to the World Justice Project's Constraints on Government Powers, which measures the extent to which the power of governments is limited by other entities within society. This index, sourced from the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, evaluates various criteria, including the effectiveness of the legislative and judicial branches and the independence of the media.

As of December 31, 2022, Denmark holds the first position in the Constraints on Government Powers index. Denmark is recognized for having a strong system of checks and balances, effective legislative and judicial branches, and a media that operates independently. Norway ranks second, followed by Finland in third place. These countries have robust mechanisms in place to limit government powers and ensure accountability.

On the other hand, Egypt ranks 138th in the index, Nicaragua is in 139th place, and Venezuela is in 140th place. These rankings suggest significant challenges in terms of constraints on government powers in these countries. This may indicate limited effectiveness of the legislative and judicial branches, as well as restrictions on media independence.

The Constraints on Government Powers index is measured on an index scale, allowing for comparative analysis of the balance of power between governments and other entities. Higher index values indicate stronger limitations on government powers, promoting accountability and upholding the rule of law.

Our website serves as a valuable resource for exploring and analyzing the World Justice Project's Constraints on Government Powers index. Whether you are interested in understanding the balance of power in different countries or seeking insights into specific aspects of government accountability, you can access comprehensive data and reports on our website.

Constraints On Government Powers By Country December 2022 (Index, December 2022)

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Rank	Country	Index
1	Denmark	0.95
2	Norway	0.93
3	Finland	0.91
4	Germany	0.86
5	Sweden	0.86
6	Netherlands	0.85
7	New Zealand	0.85
8	Austria	0.84
9	Belgium	0.83
10	Canada	0.83
11	Estonia	0.83
12	Ireland	0.83
13	Luxembourg	0.83
14	United Kingdom	0.82
15	Australia	0.81
16	Costa Rica	0.78
17	Lithuania	0.76
18	Portugal	0.76
19	Uruguay	0.75
20	Czech Republic	0.73
21	France	0.73
22	Japan	0.73
23	Spain	0.73
24	Italy	0.72
25	Chile	0.71
26	South Korea	0.7
27	Latvia	0.7
28	United States	0.69
29	Greece	0.68
30	Singapore	0.67
31	Slovakia	0.67
32	Cyprus	0.66
33	Indonesia	0.66
34	Barbados	0.65
35	Ghana	0.65
36	Namibia	0.65
37	Jamaica	0.64
38	Malta	0.64
39	Slovenia	0.64
40	South Africa	0.63
41	Romania	0.62
42	Antigua and Barbuda	0.61
43	Botswana	0.61
44	Rwanda	0.61
45	Bahamas	0.6
46	Saint Kitts and Nevis	0.6
47	Mauritius	0.59
48	Nepal	0.59
49	Peru	0.59
50	Saint Lucia	0.59
51	Hong Kong	0.58
52	India	0.58
53	Malawi	0.58
54	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	0.58
55	Croatia	0.57
56	Gambia	0.57
57	United Arab Emirates	0.57
58	Argentina	0.56
59	Burkina Faso	0.56
60	Grenada	0.56
61	Kosovo	0.56
62	Senegal	0.56
63	Tunisia	0.56
64	Malaysia	0.55
65	Guyana	0.54
66	Mongolia	0.54
67	Poland	0.54
68	Trinidad and Tobago	0.54
69	Georgia	0.53
70	Panama	0.53
71	Dominica	0.52
72	Benin	0.51
73	Brazil	0.51
74	Colombia	0.51
75	Guatemala	0.51
76	Morocco	0.51
77	Tanzania	0.51
78	Bulgaria	0.5
79	Dominican Republic	0.5
80	Moldova	0.5
81	Paraguay	0.5
82	Sri Lanka	0.5
83	Ecuador	0.49
84	Kenya	0.49
85	Liberia	0.49
86	Nigeria	0.49
87	Sierra Leone	0.49
88	Lebanon	0.48
89	Pakistan	0.48
90	Philippines	0.48
91	Suriname	0.48
92	Algeria	0.47
93	North Macedonia	0.47
94	Ukraine	0.47
95	Belize	0.46
96	Bosnia and Herzegovina	0.46
97	Zambia	0.46
98	Jordan	0.45
99	Madagascar	0.45
100	Thailand	0.45
101	Vietnam	0.45
102	Kyrgyzstan	0.44
103	Mali	0.44
104	Mexico	0.44
105	Albania	0.43
106	Kazakhstan	0.43
107	El Salvador	0.42
108	Mozambique	0.42
109	Angola	0.41
110	Afghanistan	0.39
111	DR Congo	0.39
112	Niger	0.39
113	Sudan	0.39
114	Bangladesh	0.38
115	Ivory Coast	0.38
116	Ethiopia	0.38
117	Guinea	0.38
118	Uganda	0.38
119	Uzbekistan	0.38
120	Cameroon	0.37
121	Hungary	0.37
122	Serbia	0.37
123	Togo	0.37
124	Bolivia	0.36
125	Republic of the Congo	0.36
126	Haiti	0.36
127	Honduras	0.36
128	Iran	0.33
129	Mauritania	0.33
130	Russia	0.33
131	China	0.32
132	Zimbabwe	0.32
133	Myanmar	0.31
134	Gabon	0.3
135	Turkey	0.28
136	Belarus	0.27
137	Cambodia	0.27
138	Egypt	0.26
139	Nicaragua	0.23
140	Venezuela	0.17