Bosnia and Herzegovina: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.606 index points, an increase from 0.561 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 2024 is 0.551 index points. The minimum value, 0.299 index points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 0.648 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.