Denmark: Government accountability

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 Denmark

Government accountability

 Latest value 1.986
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 2.000
 Min - Max 1.968 - 2.046
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 1.986 index points, a decline from 2.017 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1960 to 2023 is 2 index points. The minimum value, 1.968 index points, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 2.046 index points was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Denmark - 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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