Malaysia: Government accountability

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 Malaysia

Government accountability

 Latest value 0.566
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average -0.032
 Min - Max -0.369 - 0.566
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.566 index points, an increase from 0.563 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.532 index points, based on data from 170 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 1960 to 2024 is -0.032 index points. The minimum value, -0.369 index points, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.566 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 Malaysia: Government accountability
 2024 0.566
 2023 0.563
 2022 0.523
 2021 0.402
 2020 0.423
 2019 0.545
 2018 0.470
 2017 0.112




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

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