Estonia: Government accountability

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 Estonia

Government accountability

 Latest value 1.820
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 1.728
 Min - Max 1.312 - 1.912
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 1.82 index points, a decline from 1.838 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Estonia from 1990 to 2023 is 1.728 index points. The minimum value, 1.312 index points, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 1.912 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Estonia - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
Estonia - Government accountability - historical chart - 1990-2023




Definition: Measures the constraint on government power through requirements for justification for its actions and potential sanctions.

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 Presidential elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 1.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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