Italy: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Italy

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.772
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.842
 Min - Max 0.772 - 0.880
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.772 index points, a decline from 0.849 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Italy from 1960 to 2024 is 0.842 index points. The minimum value, 0.772 index points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 0.88 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Italy - Judicial constraints on executive - Recent values chart

Historical series
Italy - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1960-2024




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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