Constraints on the Executive Score in Uganda
Uganda: Constraints on the Executive Score was 3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Constraints on the Executive Score in Uganda, 1962–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for constraints on the executive score in Uganda is 3, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, constraints on the executive score in Uganda peaked at 7 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1971.
That places Uganda 125th out of 167 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.
Constraints on the Executive Score in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 7 | — |
| 1963 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3 | -57.1% |
| 1968 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1972 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 4 | +300.0% |
| 1981 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 1987 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1994 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3 | +0.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 3 is below the median for low income countries, which is 5, 60% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5, 60% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.29 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970s | 1.22 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.67 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 125 Angola 3 compare
- 125 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 compare
- 125 Chad 3 compare
- 125 China 3 compare
- 125 Comoros 3 compare
- 125 Democratic Republic of Congo 3 compare
- 125 Egypt 3 compare
- 125 Eswatini 3 compare
- 125 Jordan 3 compare
- 125 Kuwait 3 compare
- 125 Laos 3 compare
- 125 Rwanda 3 compare
- 125 Singapore 3 compare
- 125 Tajikistan 3 compare
- 125 Thailand 3 compare
- 125 Togo 3 compare
- 125 Turkey 3 compare
- 125 United Arab Emirates 3 compare
- 125 Venezuela 3 compare
- 125 Vietnam 3 compare
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4214 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.29 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is constraints on the executive score in Uganda?
- Constraints on the executive score in Uganda 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 1962.
- What is the lowest constraints on the executive score recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1971.
- How does Uganda rank for constraints on the executive score?
- Uganda ranks 125th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is constraints on the executive score rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.