Moldova: Electoral democracy index

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 Moldova

Electoral democracy index

 Latest value 0.713
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 0.558
 Min - Max 0.422 - 0.763
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.713 index points, a decline from 0.763 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.498 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Moldova from 1990 to 2023 is 0.558 index points. The minimum value, 0.422 index points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 0.763 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Moldova - Electoral democracy index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Moldova - Electoral democracy index - historical chart - 1990-2023




Definition: Measures the extent to which political power is gained and exercised through free and fair elections.

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 Judicial constraints on executive 0.890 2023 index points
 Legislative constraints on executive 0.818 2023 index points
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 Presidential elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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