Separation of Powers Score in Moldova

Moldova: Separation of Powers Score was 6 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)
6
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
32nd
of 128 countries
All-time high
7
in 2013
All-time low
4
in 2005
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Separation of Powers Score in Moldova, 2005–2025

024682005201520252005: 42007: 52009: 52011: 62013: 72015: 72017: 52019: 42021: 52023: 62025: 6

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

Analysis

In 2025, separation of powers score in Moldova stood at 6.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, separation of powers score in Moldova peaked at 7 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4, in 2005.

Moldova 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.67 4 5 3
2010s 5.8 4 7 5
2020s 5.67 5 6 3

Countries ranked near Moldova

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  4. 32 India 6 compare
  5. 32 Iraq 6 compare
  6. 32 Kenya 6 compare
  7. 32 Liberia 6 compare
  8. 32 Malawi 6 compare
  9. 32 Montenegro 6 compare
  10. 32 Namibia 6 compare
  11. 32 Romania 6 compare
  12. 32 Senegal 6 compare
  13. 32 Sri Lanka 6 compare

See the full ranking of 128 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is separation of powers score in Moldova?
Separation of powers score in Moldova 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 Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 7 in 2013.
What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 4 in 2005.
How does Moldova rank for separation of powers score?
Moldova ranks 32nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is separation of powers score rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Moldova 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.