Libya vs South Sudan: Separation of Powers Score

Libya
2
in 2025
South Sudan
2
in 2025
Libya rank
87th
South Sudan rank
87th

Separation of Powers Score over time

  • Libya
  • South Sudan
01234200520152025

How they compare

Libya currently reports 2 against 2 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Libya ahead.

Libya ranks 87th and South Sudan ranks 87th of 128 countries.

Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Libya South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 2.75 2.5 0.25 Libya
2020s 2 2 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher separation of powers score, Libya or South Sudan?
Libya, at 2 against 2 in South Sudan as of 2025.
What is the difference in separation of powers score between Libya and South Sudan?
0, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and South Sudan?
7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
How do Libya and South Sudan rank globally for separation of powers score?
Libya ranks 87th and South Sudan 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

Indicator
Separation of Powers Score
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
Last refreshed

Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.