Austria: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Austria

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.937
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.911
 Min - Max 0.888 - 0.937
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.937 index points, an increase from 0.923 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Austria from 1960 to 2023 is 0.911 index points. The minimum value, 0.888 index points, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 0.937 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Austria - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: The extent to which the executive branch respects the constitution and complies with court rulings and the extent to which the judiciary can act in an independent fashion.

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