Lesotho vs Zambia: Separation of Powers Score
Lesotho
4
in 2025
Zambia
4
in 2025
Lesotho rank
52nd
Zambia rank
52nd
Separation of Powers Score over time
- Lesotho
- Zambia
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 4 against 4 in Zambia, a difference of 0.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 52nd and Zambia ranks 52nd of 128 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 | 7 | 3 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 5.8 | 1.6 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher separation of powers score, Lesotho or Zambia?
- Lesotho, at 4 against 4 in Zambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in separation of powers score between Lesotho and Zambia?
- 0, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Zambia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Lesotho and Zambia rank globally for separation of powers score?
- Lesotho ranks 52nd and Zambia ranks 52nd 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.