10 Lengthiest Constitutions in the World 

Aug 04, 2023, 11:16 IST

Tanisha Rajput

Here’s a list of the 10 lengthiest constitutions (in words) as per Comparative Constitutions Project. 

10. United Kingdom

Unlike other constitutions, the British Constitution is not documented and is considered uncodified, allowing for changes in laws at any point. With 54,408 words, it is the 10th lengthiest constitution in the world. 

9. Ecuador 

Enacted in 2008, the Ecuadorian Constitution is the ninth lengthiest in the world with 54,555 words. 

8. Zimbabwe 

The Constitution of Zimbabwe was published on 22 May 2013 and has 55,833 words, which make it the eighth lengthiest constitution in the world. 

7. Pakistan 

With 56,240 words, the Constitution of Pakistan is the seventh lengthiest in the world. 

6. Mexico 

The Mexican Constitution contains 57,087 words, and the sixth lengthiest in the world. 

5. Papua New Guinea 

Ranked fifth in the list of the lengthiest constitutions, the Papua New Guinea statute comprises of 58,490 words. 

4. Malaysia 

The Constitution of Malaysia with 64,080 words stands as the fourth lengthiest in the world. 

3. Brazil 

The Brazilian Constitution has 64,488 words and thus makes its way in the top three list. 

2. Nigeria 

The Nigerian Constitution is the second lengthiest in the world and contains 66,263 words. 

1. India 

Taking the top spot is the Indian constitution comprising 146,385 words to be the lengthiest in the world.

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