Malaysia vs Philippines: Separation of Powers Score
Malaysia
4
in 2025
Philippines
4
in 2025
Malaysia rank
52nd
Philippines rank
52nd
Separation of Powers Score over time
- Malaysia
- Philippines
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 4 against 4 in Philippines, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 52nd and Philippines ranks 52nd of 128 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.33 | 8.33 | 4 | Philippines |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 6.2 | 2 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher separation of powers score, Malaysia or Philippines?
- Malaysia, at 4 against 4 in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in separation of powers score between Malaysia and Philippines?
- 0, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Philippines?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Malaysia and Philippines rank globally for separation of powers score?
- Malaysia ranks 52nd and Philippines 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.