Vietnam: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2023 is 0.18 index points, an increase from 0.163 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Vietnam from 1960 to 2023 is 0.123 index points. The minimum value, 0.076 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.23 index points was recorded in 2005. 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.