New Zealand: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.981 index points, an increase from 0.978 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 1960 to 2024 is 0.957 index points. The minimum value, 0.924 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.981 index points was recorded in 2024. 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.