Separation of Powers Score in Iraq
Iraq: Separation of Powers Score was 6 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Separation of Powers Score in Iraq, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 6 for separation of powers score in 2025. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, separation of powers score in Iraq peaked at 6 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2005.
Iraq ranks 32nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.33 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.67 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More reference data data for Iraq
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.96 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4693 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0842 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.077 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.27 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 143.6 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is separation of powers score in Iraq?
- Separation of powers score in Iraq was 6 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest separation of powers score recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 2009.
- What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2005.
- How does Iraq rank for separation of powers score?
- Iraq ranks 32nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is separation of powers score rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq 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
Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.