What is legislative checks on government index in Benin?

Legislative checks on government index in Benin was 0.29 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest legislative checks on government index recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 0.928 in 1992.

What is the lowest legislative checks on government index recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 0.214 in 1973.

How does Benin rank for legislative checks on government index?

Benin ranks 129th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is legislative checks on government index rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is down 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Benin data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Legislative Checks on Government Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Legislative Checks on Government Index in Benin

Name: Legislative Checks on Government Index in Benin
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Benin: Legislative Checks on Government Index was 0.29 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.29

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

129th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.928

in 1992

All-time low

0.214

in 1973

Years of data

1952–2025

Legislative Checks on Government Index in Benin, 1952–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Benin recorded 0.29 for legislative checks on government index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 67.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, legislative checks on government index in Benin peaked at 0.928 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.214, in 1973.

Benin ranks 129th of 174 countries on this measure, 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
1950s	0.3011	0.267	0.453	8
1960s	0.6068	0.592	0.681	6
1970s	0.214	0.214	0.214	7
1980s	0.214	0.214	0.214	10
1990s	0.8918	0.706	0.928	10
2000s	0.9071	0.89	0.923	10
2010s	0.8211	0.555	0.898	10
2020s	0.3355	0.29	0.369	6

Countries ranked near Benin

126 Congo 0.303 compare
127 Laos 0.3 compare
128 Myanmar 0.292 compare
130 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.278 compare
131 Rwanda 0.274 compare
132 Algeria 0.273 compare

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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2392 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.5 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is legislative checks on government index in Benin?: Legislative checks on government index in Benin was 0.29 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest legislative checks on government index recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 0.928 in 1992.
What is the lowest legislative checks on government index recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 0.214 in 1973.
How does Benin rank for legislative checks on government index?: Benin ranks 129th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is legislative checks on government index rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is down 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Legislative Checks on Government Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Legislative Checks on Government Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 174 places, 23,601 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which the legislature, including opposition parties, questions executive officials and oversees and investigates the executive.