Hong Kong: Government accountability

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 Hong Kong

Government accountability

 Latest value -0.591
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.575
 Min - Max -0.591 - 1.039
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is -0.591 index points, a decline from -0.494 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1960 to 2023 is 0.575 index points. The minimum value, -0.591 index points, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 1.039 index points was recorded in 1996. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Hong Kong - Government accountability - Recent values chart

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Hong Kong - 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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