Hungary: Liberal democracy index

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 Hungary

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.325
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.386
 Min - Max 0.080 - 0.769
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.325 index points, a decline from 0.337 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Hungary from 1960 to 2023 is 0.386 index points. The minimum value, 0.08 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.769 index points was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Hungary - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the protection of individual rights and freedoms within a political system.

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