Colombia: Government accountability

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 Colombia

Government accountability

 Latest value 1.123
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.718
 Min - Max 0.297 - 1.225
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 1.123 index points, an increase from 0.972 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.578 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Colombia from 1960 to 2022 is 0.718 index points. The minimum value, 0.297 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 1.225 index points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Colombia - Government accountability - historical chart - 1960-2022




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

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