Which has higher constraints on the executive score, Saudi Arabia or Vatican?

Saudi Arabia, at 1 against 1 in Vatican as of 2018.

Where does this data come from?

Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Constraints on the Executive Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Saudi Arabia vs Vatican: Constraints on the Executive Score

Saudi Arabia

in 2018

Vatican

in 1870

Saudi Arabia rank

157th

Vatican rank

157th

Constraints on the Executive Score over time

Saudi Arabia
Vatican

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 1 against 1 in Vatican, a difference of 0.

Saudi Arabia ranks 157th and Vatican ranks 157th of 166 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher constraints on the executive score, Saudi Arabia or Vatican?: Saudi Arabia, at 1 against 1 in Vatican as of 2018.
What is the difference in constraints on the executive score between Saudi Arabia and Vatican?: 0, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How do Saudi Arabia and Vatican rank globally for constraints on the executive score?: Saudi Arabia ranks 157th and Vatican ranks 157th of 166 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Constraints on the Executive Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Constraints on the Executive Score
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 167 places, 17,813 data points, 1789–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Indicates the extent to which the executive is constrained. It ranges from unconstrained executives (score of 1), over slight or moderate constraints (score of 3), and substantial constraints (score of 5), to an executive that is subordinated to or on par with other authorities (score of 7). The remaining categories are intermediate ones.