Constraints on the Executive Score in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Constraints on the Executive Score was 3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Constraints on the Executive Score in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1965–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for constraints on the executive score in Democratic Republic of Congo is 3, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, constraints on the executive score in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 5 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1965.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 124th out of 166 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2010s | 4.33 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is constraints on the executive score in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Constraints on the executive score in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest constraints on the executive score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 5 in 2006.
- What is the lowest constraints on the executive score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1965.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for constraints on the executive score?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 124th out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
- Is constraints on the executive score rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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
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.