Nicaragua vs Rwanda: Separation of Powers Score
Nicaragua
2
in 2025
Rwanda
2
in 2025
Nicaragua rank
87th
Rwanda rank
87th
Separation of Powers Score over time
- Nicaragua
- Rwanda
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 2 against 2 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Nicaragua ahead.
Nicaragua ranks 87th and Rwanda ranks 87th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Nicaragua averaged higher in 2 and Rwanda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nicaragua | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.33 | 3.33 | 2 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3.2 | 0.2 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 2 | 2.33 | 0.3333 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher separation of powers score, Nicaragua or Rwanda?
- Nicaragua, at 2 against 2 in Rwanda as of 2025.
- What is the difference in separation of powers score between Nicaragua and Rwanda?
- 0, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Rwanda?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Nicaragua and Rwanda rank globally for separation of powers score?
- Nicaragua ranks 87th and Rwanda 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.