Nepal: Participatory democracy index

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 Nepal

Participatory democracy index

 Latest value 0.452
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.167
 Min - Max 0.045 - 0.452
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.452 index points, an increase from 0.424 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.319 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Nepal from 1960 to 2023 is 0.167 index points. The minimum value, 0.045 index points, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 0.452 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Nepal - Participatory democracy index - Recent values chart

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Nepal - Participatory democracy index - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the extent of citizen engagement and participation in public decision-making processes.

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 Judicial constraints on executive 0.780 2023 index points
 Legislative constraints on executive 0.721 2023 index points
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 Equal protection index 0.726 2023 index points
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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