What is constraints on the executive score in Argentina?

Constraints on the executive score in Argentina was 7 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest constraints on the executive score recorded in Argentina?

The highest recorded value was 7 in 1983.

What is the lowest constraints on the executive score recorded in Argentina?

The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1825.

How does Argentina rank for constraints on the executive score?

Argentina ranks 1st out of 166 countries with data for 2018.

Is constraints on the executive score rising or falling in Argentina?

Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Argentina data come from?

The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Constraints on the Executive Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Constraints on the Executive Score in Argentina

Name: Constraints on the Executive Score in Argentina
Creator: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Argentina: Constraints on the Executive Score was 7 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

1st

of 166 countries

All-time high

in 1983

All-time low

in 1825

Years of data

182

1825–2018

Constraints on the Executive Score in Argentina, 1825–2018

Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Argentina recorded 7 for constraints on the executive score in 2018. That is the highest value across all 182 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, constraints on the executive score in Argentina peaked at 7 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1825.

Argentina ranks 1st of 166 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1820s	1	1	1	4
1830s	1	1	1	5
1840s	1	1	1	10
1850s	2.56	1	3	9
1860s	3	3	3	10
1870s	3	3	3	10
1880s	3	3	3	10
1890s	3	3	3	10
1900s	3	3	3	10
1910s	3	3	3	10
1920s	3	3	3	10
1930s	1.6	1	3	10
1940s	1.75	1	3	8
1950s	2.14	1	5	7
1960s	3.4	1	5	10
1970s	2.2	1	5	10
1980s	5.1	1	7	10
1990s	5.1	5	6	10
2000s	6	6	6	10
2010s	6.44	6	7	9

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Frequently asked questions

What is constraints on the executive score in Argentina?: Constraints on the executive score in Argentina was 7 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest constraints on the executive score recorded in Argentina?: The highest recorded value was 7 in 1983.
What is the lowest constraints on the executive score recorded in Argentina?: The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1825.
How does Argentina rank for constraints on the executive score?: Argentina ranks 1st out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
Is constraints on the executive score rising or falling in Argentina?: Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?: The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Constraints on the Executive Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Constraints on the Executive Score
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 167 places, 17,813 data points, 1789–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Indicates the extent to which the executive is constrained. It ranges from unconstrained executives (score of 1), over slight or moderate constraints (score of 3), and substantial constraints (score of 5), to an executive that is subordinated to or on par with other authorities (score of 7). The remaining categories are intermediate ones.