Democratic Republic of the Congo: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.222 index points, an increase from 0.189 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1960 to 2024 is 0.185 index points. The minimum value, 0.033 index points, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.603 index points was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings or world map 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.