Cyprus: Government accountability

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 Cyprus

Government accountability

 Latest value 1.272
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 1.049
 Min - Max 0.366 - 1.448
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 1.272 index points, a decline from 1.277 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Cyprus from 1960 to 2023 is 1.049 index points. The minimum value, 0.366 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 1.448 index points was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Cyprus - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
Cyprus - 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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