Congo vs Laos: Separation of Powers Score
Congo
2
in 2025
Laos
2
in 2025
Congo rank
87th
Laos rank
87th
Separation of Powers Score over time
- Congo
- Laos
How they compare
Congo currently reports 2 against 2 in Laos, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Congo ahead.
Congo ranks 87th and Laos ranks 87th of 128 countries.
Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 | 1 | 2 | Congo |
| 2010s | 2.6 | 1 | 1.6 | Congo |
| 2020s | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher separation of powers score, Congo or Laos?
- Congo, at 2 against 2 in Laos as of 2025.
- What is the difference in separation of powers score between Congo and Laos?
- 0, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Laos?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Congo and Laos rank globally for separation of powers score?
- Congo 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.