Separation of Powers Score in Russia
Russia: Separation of Powers Score was 2 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Separation of Powers Score in Russia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, separation of powers score in Russia stood at 2. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, separation of powers score in Russia peaked at 4 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2023.
That places Russia 87th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Separation of Powers Score in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | — |
| 2007 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2025 | 2 | +0.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.5, 31% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Russia's 2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6, 33% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.33 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is separation of powers score in Russia?
- Separation of powers score in Russia 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 2005.
- What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2023.
- How does Russia rank for separation of powers score?
- Russia ranks 87th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is separation of powers score rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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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Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.