North Korea: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.003 index points, unchanged from 0.003 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 1960 to 2024 is 0.004 index points. The minimum value, 0.003 index points, was reached in 1973 while the maximum of 0.008 index points was recorded in 1960. 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.