Switzerland: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Switzerland

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.983
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.987
 Min - Max 0.983 - 0.987
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.983 index points, unchanged from 0.983 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1960 to 2024 is 0.987 index points. The minimum value, 0.983 index points, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 0.987 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.
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Recent data
Switzerland - Judicial constraints on executive - Recent values chart

Historical series
Switzerland - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1960-2024




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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