Denmark: Voice and accountability

* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
 Denmark

Voice and accountability index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong)

 Latest value 1.59
 Year 2022
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2022
 Average 1.57
 Min - Max 1.47 - 1.80
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2022 is 1.59 points, an increase from 1.55 points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is -0.05 points, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1996 to 2022 is 1.57 points. The minimum value, 1.47 points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 1.8 points was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
Select indicator
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series


Recent data
Denmark - Voice and accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
Denmark - Voice and accountability - historical chart - 1996-2022




Definition: The index for Voice and Accountability captures perceptions of the extent to which the citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.

Selected articles from our guide:

What factors determine the exchange rates

International lending and sovereign debt

All articles



 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Rule of law 1.90 2022 points
 Government effectiveness 1.99 2022 points
 Control of corruption 2.40 2022 points
 Regulatory quality 1.84 2022 points
 Voice and accountability 1.59 2022 points
 Political stability 0.87 2022 points
 Corruption perceptions - Transparency International 90 2023 points
 Political rights 1 2024 points
 Civil liberties 1 2024 points
 Competitiveness 81.20 2019 points
 Cost of starting a business 0.20 2019 percent of per capita GNI
 Shadow economy 14.70 2015 percent
 Informal economy, MIMIC method 17.10 2020 percent
 Informal economy, DGE method 16.10 2020 percent
This site uses cookies.
Learn more here


OK