Benin vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Effective Power to Govern Score
Benin
3
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo
3
in 2025
Benin rank
60th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
60th
Effective Power to Govern Score over time
- Benin
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Benin currently reports 3 against 3 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 60th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 60th of 128 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.33 | 2.33 | 6 | Benin |
| 2010s | 9 | 2.2 | 6.8 | Benin |
| 2020s | 5 | 2.67 | 2.33 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher effective power to govern score, Benin or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Benin, at 3 against 3 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in effective power to govern score between Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 0, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for effective power to govern score?
- Benin ranks 60th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 60th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Effective Power to Govern Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which no individual or group holds de facto veto power over democratically elected political leaders.