Kenya: Government accountability

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 Kenya

Government accountability

 Latest value 0.975
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.215
 Min - Max -0.445 - 0.975
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.975 index points, an increase from 0.908 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.578 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Kenya from 1960 to 2022 is 0.215 index points. The minimum value, -0.445 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.975 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Kenya - 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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