Burundi vs Laos: Separation of Powers Score
Burundi
2
in 2025
Laos
2
in 2025
Burundi rank
87th
Laos rank
87th
Separation of Powers Score over time
- Burundi
- Laos
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 2 against 2 in Laos, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Burundi ahead.
Burundi ranks 87th and Laos ranks 87th of 128 countries.
Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.33 | 1 | 3.33 | Burundi |
| 2010s | 4 | 1 | 3 | Burundi |
| 2020s | 2.67 | 2 | 0.6667 | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher separation of powers score, Burundi or Laos?
- Burundi, at 2 against 2 in Laos as of 2025.
- What is the difference in separation of powers score between Burundi and Laos?
- 0, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Laos?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Burundi and Laos rank globally for separation of powers score?
- Burundi ranks 87th and Laos ranks 87th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Separation of Powers 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 of mutual checks and balances on political powers.