Bangladesh: Liberal democracy index

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 Bangladesh

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.109
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1971 - 2022
 Average 0.176
 Min - Max 0.094 - 0.281
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.109 index points, an increase from 0.103 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.389 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1971 to 2022 is 0.176 index points. The minimum value, 0.094 index points, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 0.281 index points was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Bangladesh - Liberal democracy index  - Recent values chart

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Bangladesh - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1971-2022




Definition: Measures the protection of individual rights and freedoms within a political system.

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 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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