Lebanon: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.507 index points, a decline from 0.529 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Lebanon from 1960 to 2024 is 0.325 index points. The minimum value, 0.215 index points, was reached in 1975 while the maximum of 0.529 index points was recorded in 2023. 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.