Nicaragua: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.003 index points, a decline from 0.005 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Nicaragua from 1960 to 2024 is 0.144 index points. The minimum value, 0.002 index points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 0.457 index points was recorded in 1991. 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.