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.

Separation of Powers Score in Russia

Name: Separation of Powers Score in Russia
Creator: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

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

Latest (2025)

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

87th

of 128 countries

All-time high

in 2005

All-time low

in 2023

Years of data

2005–2025

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.

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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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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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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.