Cameroon: Liberal democracy index

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 Cameroon

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.131
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1961 - 2023
 Average 0.118
 Min - Max 0.071 - 0.164
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.131 index points, a decline from 0.143 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Cameroon from 1961 to 2023 is 0.118 index points. The minimum value, 0.071 index points, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.164 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Cameroon - Liberal democracy index  - Recent values chart

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Cameroon - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1961-2023




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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