Turkmenistan: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.058 index points, a decline from 0.074 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Turkmenistan from 1990 to 2024 is 0.037 index points. The minimum value, 0.026 index points, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 0.082 index points was recorded in 2021. 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.