Jordan: Government accountability

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 Jordan

Government accountability

 Latest value 0.672
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.012
 Min - Max -0.409 - 0.672
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.672 index points, an increase from 0.466 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.532 index points, based on data from 170 countries. Historically, the average for Jordan from 1960 to 2024 is 0.012 index points. The minimum value, -0.409 index points, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 0.672 index points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Jordan: Government accountability
 2024 0.672
 2023 0.466
 2022 0.443
 2021 0.454
 2020 0.464
 2019 0.453
 2018 0.487
 2017 0.459




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

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