Ukraine: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.338 index points, an increase 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 Ukraine from 1990 to 2024 is 0.295 index points. The minimum value, 0.148 index points, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 0.477 index points was recorded in 1991. 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.