Denmark: Government accountability

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 Denmark

Government accountability

 Latest value 2.032
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 2.011
 Min - Max 1.974 - 2.058
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 2.032 index points, an increase from 2.025 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.578 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1960 to 2022 is 2.011 index points. The minimum value, 1.974 index points, was reached in 1965 while the maximum of 2.058 index points was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Denmark - 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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