Separation of Powers Score in Qatar

Qatar: Separation of Powers Score was 2 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
2
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
87th
of 128 countries
All-time high
3
in 2009
All-time low
2
in 2011
Years of data
9
2009–2025

Separation of Powers Score in Qatar, 2009–2025

01232009201720252009: 32011: 22013: 22015: 22017: 22019: 22021: 22023: 22025: 2

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

Analysis

In 2025, separation of powers score in Qatar stood at 2. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, separation of powers score in Qatar peaked at 3 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2011.

That places Qatar 87th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3 3 3 1
2010s 2 2 2 5
2020s 2 2 2 3

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  18. 87 Tajikistan 2 compare
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  21. 87 United Arab Emirates 2 compare
  22. 87 Venezuela 2 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is separation of powers score in Qatar?
Separation of powers score in Qatar 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 Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 3 in 2009.
What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2011.
How does Qatar rank for separation of powers score?
Qatar ranks 87th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is separation of powers score rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Qatar 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.