New Zealand: Government accountability

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 New Zealand

Government accountability

 Latest value 1.741
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 1.644
 Min - Max 1.474 - 1.819
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 1.741 index points, a decline from 1.761 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.578 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 1960 to 2022 is 1.644 index points. The minimum value, 1.474 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 1.819 index points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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New Zealand - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
New Zealand - 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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