What is separation of powers score in South Sudan?

Separation of powers score in South Sudan 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 South Sudan?

The highest recorded value was 3 in 2013.

What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in South Sudan?

The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2017.

How does South Sudan rank for separation of powers score?

South Sudan ranks 87th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.

Is separation of powers score rising or falling in South Sudan?

Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this South Sudan 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 South Sudan

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

South Sudan: 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 2013

All-time low

in 2017

Years of data

2013–2025

Separation of Powers Score in South Sudan, 2013–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, separation of powers score in South Sudan stood at 2. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of down 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, separation of powers score in South Sudan peaked at 3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2017.

South Sudan ranks 87th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	2.5	2	3	4
2020s	2	2	2	3

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More reference data data for South Sudan

Spring temperature anomalies -2.16 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.2213 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2026)
Consumer price index 41,281 2010 = 100 (2024)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Elected parliament 0 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.8369 °C (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is separation of powers score in South Sudan?: Separation of powers score in South Sudan 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 South Sudan?: The highest recorded value was 3 in 2013.
What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in South Sudan?: The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2017.
How does South Sudan rank for separation of powers score?: South Sudan ranks 87th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is separation of powers score rising or falling in South Sudan?: Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Sudan 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.