Separation of Powers Score in Honduras

Honduras: Separation of Powers Score was 4 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
4
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
52nd
of 128 countries
All-time high
8
in 2005
All-time low
3
in 2019
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Separation of Powers Score in Honduras, 2005–2025

024682005201520252005: 82007: 82009: 62011: 62013: 62015: 72017: 52019: 32021: 32023: 42025: 4

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, separation of powers score in Honduras stood at 4.

That represents a change of down 42.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, separation of powers score in Honduras peaked at 8 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2019.

Honduras ranks 52nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.33 6 8 3
2010s 5.4 3 7 5
2020s 3.67 3 4 3

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  8. 52 Madagascar 4 compare
  9. 52 Malaysia 4 compare
  10. 52 Philippines 4 compare
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  13. 52 Singapore 4 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is separation of powers score in Honduras?
Separation of powers score in Honduras was 4 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest separation of powers score recorded in Honduras?
The highest recorded value was 8 in 2005.
What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in Honduras?
The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2019.
How does Honduras rank for separation of powers score?
Honduras ranks 52nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is separation of powers score rising or falling in Honduras?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Honduras 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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About this data

Indicator
Separation of Powers Score
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.