North Macedonia: Judicial constraints on executive

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 North Macedonia

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.405
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1991 - 2023
 Average 0.552
 Min - Max 0.197 - 0.759
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.405 index points, a decline from 0.431 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for North Macedonia from 1991 to 2023 is 0.552 index points. The minimum value, 0.197 index points, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 0.759 index points was recorded in 1998. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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North Macedonia - Judicial constraints on executive - Recent values chart

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North Macedonia - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1991-2023




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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