Dominican Republic: Equal protection index

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 Dominican Republic

Equal protection index

 Latest value 0.452
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.347
 Min - Max 0.084 - 0.465
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.452 index points, an increase from 0.438 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1960 to 2023 is 0.347 index points. The minimum value, 0.084 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.465 index points was recorded in 1989. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Dominican Republic - Equal protection index - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: The extent to which the state grants and protects rights and freedoms evenly across social groups.

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