Hungary: Government accountability

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 Hungary

Government accountability

 Latest value 0.485
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.268
 Min - Max -1.021 - 1.530
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.485 index points, an increase from 0.476 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.578 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Hungary from 1960 to 2022 is 0.268 index points. The minimum value, -1.021 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 1.53 index points was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Hungary - 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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