This dataset contains information about the constitutions of various countries, including details on their adoption years, amendments, languages, and additional notes. It serves as a resource for understanding the constitutional frameworks and legal foundations of different nations.
| Country | Constitution Name | Adoption Year | Amendments | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Constitution of Afghanistan | 2004.0 | 3 | Dari, Pashto | Drafted by the Loya Jirga |
| Albania | Constitution of Albania | 1998.0 | 13 | Albanian | Influenced by European Union standards |
| Algeria | Constitution of Algeria | 2016.0 | 7 | Arabic, Berber | Last amended in 2020 |
| Andorra | Constitution of Andorra | 1993.0 | 2 | Catalan | Co-princes: President of France and Bishop of Urgell |
| Angola | Constitution of Angola | 2010.0 | 4 | Portuguese | Recognizes human rights and freedoms |
| Argentina | Constitution of Argentina | 1853.0 | 117 | Spanish | The oldest constitution still in effect in South America |
| Armenia | Constitution of Armenia | 2005.0 | 2 | Armenian | Amendments focused on strengthening presidential powers |
| Australia | Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act | 1901.0 | 44 | English | A series of amendments, with a unique referendum requirement |
| Austria | Federal Constitution of Austria | 1920.0 | 22 | German | Incorporates several constitutional laws |
| Azerbaijan | Constitution of Azerbaijan | 1995.0 | 29 | Azerbaijani | Major reforms after independence |
| Bahamas | Constitution of the Bahamas | 1973.0 | 15 | English | Establishes a parliamentary democracy |
| Bahrain | Constitution of Bahrain | 2002.0 | 4 | Arabic | Established the National Assembly |
| Bangladesh | Constitution of Bangladesh | 1972.0 | 16 | Bengali | Foundation of democracy and fundamental rights |
| Barbados | Constitution of Barbados | 1966.0 | 9 | English | Independence from Britain |
| Belarus | Constitution of Belarus | 1994.0 | 7 | Belarusian, Russian | Amendments tend to expand presidential authority |
| Belgium | Constitution of Belgium | 1831.0 | 17 | Dutch, French, German | Federalism with a complex structure |
| Belize | Constitution of Belize | 1981.0 | 6 | English | Established after independence from Britain |
| Benin | Constitution of Benin | 1990.0 | 15 | French | Promoted democratic governance |
| Bhutan | Constitution of Bhutan | 2008.0 | 39 | Dzongkha | Annual review of the constitution |
| Bolivia | Political Constitution of the State | 2009.0 | 15 | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | Recognizes multiple official languages |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1995.0 | 0 | Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian | Part of the Dayton Agreement |
| Botswana | Constitution of Botswana | 1966.0 | 11 | English, Setswana | A stable parliamentary democracy |
| Brazil | Constitution of Brazil | 1988.0 | 99 | Portuguese | Influenced by a strong civil rights movement |
| Brunei | Constitution of Brunei | 1959.0 | 0 | Malay | Autocratic and Islamic governance |
| Bulgaria | Constitution of Bulgaria | 1991.0 | 23 | Bulgarian | Established after the fall of communism |
| Burkina Faso | Constitution of Burkina Faso | 2015.0 | 2 | French | Emphasizes human rights |
| Burundi | Constitution of Burundi | 2018.0 | 2 | Kirundi, French | Amendments focused on electoral processes |
| Cabo Verde | Constitution of Cabo Verde | 1992.0 | 10 | Portuguese | Emphasizes democracy and social justice |
| Cambodia | Constitution of Cambodia | 1993.0 | 12 | Khmer | Foundation of a parliamentary system |
| Cameroon | Constitution of Cameroon | 1996.0 | 13 | French, English | Amendments increase presidential powers |
| Canada | Constitution Act, 1867 | 1867.0 | 8 | English, French | Includes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms |
| Central African Republic | Constitution of the Central African Republic | 2016.0 | 4 | French, Sango | Seeks to establish democracy after civil wars |
| Chad | Constitution of Chad | 2018.0 | 2 | French, Arabic | Counts on secular governance |
| Chile | Political Constitution of Chile | 1980.0 | 16 | Spanish | Current amendments seek to establish new governance |
| China | Constitution of the People's Republic of China | 1982.0 | 19 | Chinese | Established state socialism |
| Colombia | Political Constitution of Colombia | 1991.0 | 66 | Spanish | Focuses on social justice and democracy |
| Comoros | Constitution of Comoros | 2001.0 | 6 | Comorian, French, Arabic | Governs islands with complex governance structure |
| Congo, Democratic Republic | Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2006.0 | 5 | French | Emphasizes democracy and citizens' rights |
| Congo, Republic of | Constitution of the Republic of Congo | 2015.0 | 0 | French | Established a presidential system |
| Costa Rica | Political Constitution of Costa Rica | 1949.0 | 33 | Spanish | Strong emphasis on human rights and education |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Constitution of Côte d'Ivoire | 2016.0 | 23 | French | Constitution rebuilt after civil conflict |
| Croatia | Constitution of Croatia | 1990.0 | 17 | Croatian | Establishes parliamentary democracy |
| Cuba | Constitution of the Republic of Cuba | 2019.0 | 0 | Spanish | Transitioning to a socialist state |
| Cyprus | Constitution of Cyprus | 1960.0 | 0 | Greek, Turkish | Complex governance due to ethnic divisions |
| Czech Republic | Constitution of the Czech Republic | 1993.0 | 12 | Czech | Mechanism for constitutional amendments defined |
| Denmark | Constitution of Denmark | 1849.0 | 11 | Danish | Focuses on democracy and rule of law |
| Djibouti | Constitution of Djibouti | 2010.0 | 2 | French, Somali | Freedom of assembly and press incorporated |
| Dominica | Constitution of Dominica | 1978.0 | 4 | English | Establishes a parliamentary democracy |
| Dominican Republic | Constitution of the Dominican Republic | 2010.0 | 4 | Spanish | Last major revision focused on civil rights |
| Ecuador | Constitution of Ecuador | 2008.0 | 16 | Spanish | Pioneering in rights for nature and indigenous people |
| Egypt | Constitution of Egypt | 2014.0 | 27 | Arabic | Emphasizes citizenship and equality |
| El Salvador | Constitution of El Salvador | 1983.0 | 35 | Spanish | Through the process of reconciliation after civil war |
| Equatorial Guinea | Constitution of Equatorial Guinea | 2012.0 | 1 | Spanish, French, Portuguese | Presidential republic with limited political rights |
| Eritrea | Constitution of Eritrea | 1997.0 | 0 | Tigrinya, Arabic, English | Not fully implemented yet |
| Estonia | Constitution of Estonia | 1992.0 | 11 | Estonian | Focused on civil liberties and human rights |
| Eswatini | Constitution of Eswatini | 2005.0 | 0 | English, siSwati | Absolute monarchy with limited civil rights |
| Ethiopia | Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia | 1995.0 | 6 | Amharic | Emphasizes ethnic federalism |
| Fiji | Constitution of Fiji | 2013.0 | 2 | English, Fijian, Hindi | Establishes a parliament and human rights framework |
| Finland | Constitution of Finland | 2000.0 | 16 | Finnish, Swedish | Incorporates a wide array of rights and freedoms |
| France | Constitution of the French Fifth Republic | 1958.0 | 24 | French | Focuses on secularism and civil rights |
| Gabon | Constitution of Gabon | 2005.0 | 2 | French | Amended in light of political pressure |
| Gambia | Constitution of the Gambia | 1997.0 | 0 | English | After military rule and back to democratically elected governance |
| Georgia | Constitution of Georgia | 2018.0 | 7 | Georgian | Focuses on individual rights and rule of law |
| Germany | Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany | 1949.0 | 66 | German | Foundation of democracy post-Nazi era |
| Ghana | Constitution of Ghana | 1992.0 | 30 | English | Focuses on human rights and democratic governance |
| Greece | Constitution of Greece | 1975.0 | 25 | Greek | Post military junta democratic restoration |
| Grenada | Constitution of Grenada | 1973.0 | 10 | English | Establishes a parliamentary democracy |
| Guatemala | Political Constitution of the Republic | 1985.0 | 36 | Spanish | Addressing historical injustices and civil rights |
| Guinea | Constitution of Guinea | 2010.0 | 3 | French | Historic transition toward democracy |
| Guinea-Bissau | Constitution of Guinea-Bissau | 1996.0 | 3 | Portuguese | Framed after independence from colonial rule |
| Guyana | Constitution of Guyana | 1980.0 | 14 | English | Focuses on building parliamentary democracy |
| Haiti | Constitution of Haiti | 1987.0 | 25 | French, Haitian Creole | Framed post-Duvalier dictatorship |
| Honduras | Political Constitution of Honduras | 1982.0 | 32 | Spanish | Struggles with political stability and reforms |
| Hungary | Fundamental Law of Hungary | 2011.0 | 0 | Hungarian | Emphasizes national identity and Christian values |
| Iceland | Constitution of Iceland | 1944.0 | 0 | Icelandic | Establishes parliamentary democracy |
| India | Constitution of India | 1950.0 | 105 | Hindi, English | Widest range of fundamental rights in world |
| Indonesia | Constitution of Indonesia | 1945.0 | 4 | Indonesian | Pancasila is the fundamental philosophy |
| Iran | Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran | 1979.0 | 0 | Persian | Theocratic governance with civil principles |
| Iraq | Constitution of Iraq | 2005.0 | 0 | Arabic, Kurdish | Inspired by post-Saddam democratic principles |
| Ireland | Bunreacht na hÉireann (Constitution of Ireland) | 1937.0 | 38 | Irish, English | Focus on democratic governance and rights |
| Italy | Constitution of Italy | 1948.0 | 17 | Italian | Fundamentally protects personal rights |
| Jamaica | Constitution of Jamaica | 1962.0 | 12 | English | Focuses on democracy and human rights |
| Japan | Constitution of Japan | 1947.0 | 16 | Japanese | Pacesetters' commitment to peace and democracy |
| Jordan | Constitution of Jordan | 1952.0 | 26 | Arabic | Monarchical governance structure |
| Kazakhstan | Constitution of Kazakhstan | 1995.0 | 29 | Kazakh, Russian | Amended to enhance presidential powers |
| Kenya | Constitution of Kenya | 2010.0 | 13 | English, Swahili | New focus on devolution and human rights |
| Kuwait | Constitution of Kuwait | 1962.0 | 0 | Arabic | Parliamentary democracy with limited political parties |
| Kyrgyzstan | Constitution of Kyrgyz Republic | 2010.0 | 0 | Kyrgyz, Russian | Adjusts between parliamentary and presidential systems |
| Laos | Constitution of the Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2015.0 | 0 | Lao | Communist state governance |
| Latvia | Constitution of Latvia | 1922.0 | 10 | Latvian | Emphasizes democratic values and individual rights |
| Lebanon | Constitution of Lebanon | 1926.0 | 0 | Arabic, French | Confessionalism ensures representation of all groups |
| Lesotho | Constitution of Lesotho | 1993.0 | 7 | Sesotho, English | Provides for parliamentary democracy |
| Liberia | Constitution of Liberia | 1986.0 | 32 | English | Re-established post-civil war |
| Libya | Constitution of Libya | 2011.0 | 0 | Arabic | Disputed governance following revolution |
| Lithuania | Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania | 1992.0 | 13 | Lithuanian | Emphasizes restoration of independence |
| Luxembourg | Constitution of Luxembourg | 1868.0 | 6 | Luxembourgish, French, German | Framework for democracy and rule of law |
| Madagascar | Constitution of Madagascar | 2010.0 | 9 | Malagasy, French | Focus on democracy and human rights |
| Malawi | Constitution of Malawi | 1994.0 | 14 | Chichewa, English | Framed after one-party rule end |
| Malaysia | Constitution of Malaysia | 1957.0 | 27 | Malay | Establishes a federal constitutional monarchy |
| Malta | Constitution of Malta | 1964.0 | 0 | Maltese, English | Decentralization incorporated |
| Marshall Islands | Constitution of the Marshall Islands | 1979.0 | 0 | English | Framework for sovereignty and democracy |
| Mauritania | Constitution of Mauritania | 2017.0 | 0 | Arabic, French | Embedded within Islamic law |
| Mauritius | Constitution of Mauritius | 1968.0 | 8 | English, French | Ensures fundamental rights and freedoms |
| Mexico | Political Constitution of the United Mexican States | 1917.0 | 33 | Spanish | Focus on individual rights and social justice |
| Micronesia (FSM) | Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia | 1979.0 | 3 | English | Focus on self-governance |
| Moldova | Constitution of the Republic of Moldova | 1994.0 | 19 | Romanian | Democracy and rule of law prioritized |
| Monaco | Constitution of Monaco | 1962.0 | 0 | French | Constitution limits powers of the Prince |
| Mongolia | Constitution of Mongolia | 1992.0 | 13 | Mongolian | Transition from communism to democracy |
| Montenegro | Constitution of Montenegro | 2007.0 | 10 | Montenegrin | Recognizes minority rights and freedoms |
| Morocco | Constitution of Morocco | 2011.0 | 5 | Arabic, Amazigh | Establishes a parliamentary monarchy |
| Mozambique | Constitution of Mozambique | 2004.0 | 3 | Portuguese | Recognizes social and economic rights |
| Myanmar | Constitution of Myanmar | 2008.0 | 0 | Burmese | Military influence in governance structure |
| Namibia | Constitution of Namibia | 1990.0 | 0 | English, Afrikaans, German | Derived from struggle against apartheid |
| Nauru | Constitution of Nauru | 1968.0 | 1 | Nauruan, English | Parliamentary democracy model |
| Nepal | Constitution of Nepal | 2015.0 | 40 | Nepali | Proclaims the secular nature of the state |
| Netherlands | Constitution of the Netherlands | 1814.0 | 36 | Dutch | Complements the rule of law |
| New Zealand | Constitution of New Zealand | 1852.0 | 2 | English | Consists of statutes and conventions |
| Nicaragua | Political Constitution of Nicaragua | 1987.0 | 25 | Spanish | Regulates political structure |
| Niger | Constitution of Niger | 2010.0 | 7 | French | Focuses on civil and political rights |
| Nigeria | Constitution of Nigeria | 1999.0 | 27 | English | Federal framework with states' rights |
| North Korea | Constitution of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 2019.0 | 0 | Korean | Keeps this state aligned with Juche ideology |
| North Macedonia | Constitution of North Macedonia | 1991.0 | 25 | Macedonian | Reaffirms independence and sovereignty |
| Norway | Constitution of Norway | 1814.0 | 12 | Norwegian | Oldest constitution in continuous force |
| Oman | Basic Statute of the Sultanate of Oman | 1996.0 | 0 | Arabic | Monarchical governance with limited elections |
| Pakistan | Constitution of Pakistan | 1973.0 | 23 | Urdu, English | Often adjusted during military regimes |
| Palau | Constitution of Palau | 1981.0 | 5 | English | Focused on self-governance and sovereignty |
| Panama | Political Constitution of Panama | 1972.0 | 38 | Spanish | Includes protection of human rights |
| Papua New Guinea | Constitution of Papua New Guinea | 1975.0 | 0 | English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu | Emphasizes democracy and human rights |
| Paraguay | Constitution of Paraguay | 1992.0 | 5 | Spanish, Guarani | Promotes the separation of powers |
| Peru | Constitution of Peru | 1993.0 | 18 | Spanish | Focus on individual freedoms and rights |
| Philippines | 1987 Constitution of the Philippines | 1987.0 | 26 | Filipino, English | Restored democracy post-Marcos regime |
| Poland | Constitution of the Republic of Poland | 1997.0 | 12 | Polish | Democratic principles established |
| Portugal | Constitution of Portugal | 1976.0 | 38 | Portuguese | Emphasizes pluralism and social justice |
| Qatar | Constitution of Qatar | 2005.0 | 1 | Arabic | Establishes a parliament and several rights |
| Romania | Constitution of Romania | 1991.0 | 22 | Romanian | Adopts democratic governance principles |
| Russia | Constitution of the Russian Federation | 1993.0 | 25 | Russian | Emphasizes federalism and democracy |
| Rwanda | Constitution of Rwanda | 2003.0 | 10 | Kinyarwanda, French, English | Post-genocide reconciliation emphasized |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1983.0 | 3 | English | Establishes a parliamentary democracy |
| Saint Lucia | Constitution of Saint Lucia | 1979.0 | 5 | English | Democratic principles and civil rights outlined |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Constitution of Saint Vincent | 1979.0 | 3 | English | Parliamentary democracy established |
| Samoa | Constitution of Samoa | 1962.0 | 3 | Samoan, English | Emphasizes the culture and governance |
| San Marino | Constitution of San Marino | 1600.0 | 0 | Italian | One of the oldest constitutions still in effect |
| Sao Tome and Principe | Constitution of Sao Tome and Principe | 1990.0 | 9 | Portuguese | Focus on democracy and citizen rights |
| Saudi Arabia | Basic Law of Saudi Arabia | 1992.0 | 0 | Arabic | Absolute monarchy guided by Islamic law |
| Senegal | Constitution of Senegal | 2001.0 | 12 | French | Complies with democratic norms |
| Serbia | Constitution of Serbia | 2006.0 | 11 | Serbian | Post-independence constitution |
| Seychelles | Constitution of Seychelles | 1993.0 | 12 | Seychellois Creole, English, French | Democratic principles and rights emphasized |
| Sierra Leone | Constitution of Sierra Leone | 1991.0 | 13 | English | Emerged from civil conflict stability |
| Singapore | Constitution of the Republic of Singapore | 1965.0 | 10 | English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil | Democracy with significant safeguards |
| Sint Maarten | Constitution of Sint Maarten | 2010.0 | 0 | Dutch, English | Part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Slovakia | Constitution of Slovakia | 1993.0 | 14 | Slovak | Emphasizes democratic resilience |
| Slovenia | Constitution of Slovenia | 1991.0 | 21 | Slovene | Focus on sovereignty and rights |
| Solomon Islands | Constitution of the Solomon Islands | 1978.0 | 5 | English | Parliamentary democracy and cultural rights |
| Somalia | Provisional Constitution of Somalia | 2012.0 | 3 | Somali, Arabic, English | Attempts to stabilize post-conflict governance |
| South Africa | Constitution of the Republic of South Africa | 1996.0 | 18 | Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa, isiZulu, others | One of the most progressive in terms of rights |
| South Korea | Constitution of the Republic of Korea | 1948.0 | 10 | Korean | Democratic rights highlighted |
| South Sudan | Transitional Constitution of South Sudan | 2011.0 | 8 | English | Follows independence from Sudan |
| Spain | Spanish Constitution of 1978 | 1978.0 | 14 | Spanish | Promoted democracy post-Franco regime |
| Sri Lanka | Constitution of Sri Lanka | 1978.0 | 22 | Sinhalese, Tamil, English | Focus on ethnic representation |
| Sudan | Transitional Constitutional Document | 2019.0 | 0 | Arabic, English | Post-revolution governance framework |
| Suriname | Constitution of Suriname | 1987.0 | 3 | Dutch | Democracy restored after military rule |
| Sweden | Instrument of Government of Sweden | 1974.0 | 0 | Swedish | Focuses on democracy and civil rights |
| Switzerland | Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation | 1999.0 | 0 | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Established direct democracy |
| Syria | Constitution of Syria | 2012.0 | 0 | Arabic | Embattled amid civil conflict and governance issues |
| Tajikistan | Constitution of Tajikistan | 1994.0 | 2 | Tajik | Focus on stability and Islamic values |
| Tanzania | Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania | 1977.0 | 18 | Swahili, English | Emphasizes multiparty democracy |
| Thailand | Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand | 2017.0 | 2 | Thai | Significant military influences historically |
| Togo | Constitution of Togo | 1992.0 | 11 | French | Focus on democratic governance and human rights |
| Tonga | Constitution of Tonga | 1875.0 | 1 | Tongan, English | Constitutional monarchy system |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago | 1976.0 | 16 | English | Framework for parliamentary democracy |
| Tunisia | Constitution of Tunisia | 2014.0 | 6 | Arabic | Established post-revolution governance framework |
| Turkey | Constitution of Turkey | 1982.0 | 18 | Turkish | Military influences observed in many amendments |
| Turkmenistan | Constitution of Turkmenistan | 2008.0 | 0 | Turkmen | Authoritarian but focuses on sovereignty |
| Tuvalu | Constitution of Tuvalu | 1978.0 | 0 | Tuvaluan, English | A parliamentary democracy and cumulates constitutional checks |
| Uganda | Constitution of Uganda | 1995.0 | 30 | English, Swahili | Focus on human rights |
| Ukraine | Constitution of Ukraine | 1996.0 | 15 | Ukrainian | Recognizes a multi-party system |
| United Arab Emirates | Constitution of the United Arab Emirates | 1971.0 | 0 | Arabic | Confederation of monarchies with a unique governance structure |
| United Kingdom | Constitution of the United Kingdom | NaN | 0 | English | Consists of multiple statutes and conventions |
| United States | Constitution of the United States | 1787.0 | 27 | English | Framework for democracy and individual liberties |
| Uruguay | Constitution of Uruguay | 1830.0 | 18 | Spanish | Established after independence |
| Uzbekistan | Constitution of Uzbekistan | 1992.0 | 12 | Uzbek | Autocratic system focused on state control |
| Vanuatu | Constitution of Vanuatu | 1980.0 | 3 | Bislama, English, French | Emphasizes democracy and human rights |
| Vatican City | Fundamental Law of Vatican City State | 2000.0 | 0 | Italian | Governed as an absolute monarchy |
| Venezuela | Constitution of Venezuela | 1999.0 | 18 | Spanish | Focus on socialism and people's rights |
| Vietnam | Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam | 2013.0 | 0 | Vietnamese | Focus on communist governance |
| Yemen | Constitution of Yemen | 2001.0 | 0 | Arabic | Amid ongoing conflict and governance issues |
| Zambia | Constitution of Zambia | 2016.0 | 0 | English | Emphasizes rights and freedoms |
| Zimbabwe | Constitution of Zimbabwe | 2013.0 | 0 | English | Amid ongoing political transition and reforms |