Swaziland: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.302 index points, a decline from 0.314 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Swaziland from 1960 to 2024 is 0.427 index points. The minimum value, 0.262 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 0.531 index points was recorded in 1967. 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.