Separation of Powers Score in Congo
Congo: Separation of Powers Score was 2 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Separation of Powers Score in Congo, 2007–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, separation of powers score in Congo stood at 2. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, separation of powers score in Congo peaked at 3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2017.
That places Congo 87th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Congo
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3226 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6423 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.8729 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7385 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6531 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 146.54 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is separation of powers score in Congo?
- Separation of powers score in Congo was 2 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest separation of powers score recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3 in 2007.
- What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2017.
- How does Congo rank for separation of powers score?
- Congo ranks 87th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is separation of powers score rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Separation of Powers Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.