Separation of Powers Score in Peru
Peru: Separation of Powers Score was 5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Separation of Powers Score in Peru, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for separation of powers score in Peru is 5, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, separation of powers score in Peru peaked at 8 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2023.
Peru ranks 46th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.33 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More reference data data for Peru
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5139 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6126 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2052 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4994 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6602 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 165.52 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 Peru?
- Separation of powers score in Peru was 5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest separation of powers score recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2017.
- What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2023.
- How does Peru rank for separation of powers score?
- Peru ranks 46th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is separation of powers score rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru 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.