Bangladesh: Government accountability

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 Bangladesh

Government accountability

 Latest value -0.203
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1971 - 2023
 Average 0.102
 Min - Max -0.488 - 0.484
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is -0.203 index points, an increase from -0.218 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1971 to 2023 is 0.102 index points. The minimum value, -0.488 index points, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 0.484 index points was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Bangladesh - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
Bangladesh - Government accountability - historical chart - 1971-2023




Definition: Measures the constraint on government power through requirements for justification for its actions and potential sanctions.

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