Peru: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Peru

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.827
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.515
 Min - Max 0.032 - 0.852
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.827 index points, an increase from 0.808 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 1960 to 2023 is 0.515 index points. The minimum value, 0.032 index points, was reached in 1969 while the maximum of 0.852 index points was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Peru - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1960-2023




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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