Moldova: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2023 is 0.89 index points, an increase from 0.844 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Moldova from 1990 to 2023 is 0.8 index points. The minimum value, 0.687 index points, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 0.89 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings 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.