Iraq: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.53 index points, an increase from 0.501 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Iraq from 1960 to 2024 is 0.437 index points. The minimum value, 0.322 index points, was reached in 1963 while the maximum of 0.611 index points was recorded in 2004. 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.