Burkina Faso: Liberal democracy index

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 Burkina Faso

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.182
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.243
 Min - Max 0.102 - 0.518
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.182 index points, a decline from 0.236 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Burkina Faso from 1960 to 2023 is 0.243 index points. The minimum value, 0.102 index points, was reached in 1989 while the maximum of 0.518 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Burkina Faso - Liberal democracy index  - Recent values chart

Historical series
Burkina Faso - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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 Presidential elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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