Latvia: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Latvia

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.929
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 0.925
 Min - Max 0.862 - 0.964
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.929 index points, a decline from 0.944 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Latvia from 1990 to 2023 is 0.925 index points. The minimum value, 0.862 index points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 0.964 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Latvia - Judicial constraints on executive - Recent values chart

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Latvia - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1990-2023




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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