Burma (Myanmar): Government accountability

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 Burma (Myanmar)

Government accountability

 Latest value -1.232
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average -0.979
 Min - Max -1.598 - 0.648
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is -1.232 index points, a decline from -1.008 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Burma (Myanmar) from 1960 to 2023 is -0.979 index points. The minimum value, -1.598 index points, was reached in 1969 while the maximum of 0.648 index points was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Burma (Myanmar) - Government accountability - Recent values chart

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Burma (Myanmar) - Government accountability - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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