Niger: Government accountability

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 Niger

Government accountability

 Latest value 0.755
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.007
 Min - Max -1.069 - 1.137
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.755 index points, an increase from 0.721 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1960 to 2023 is 0.007 index points. The minimum value, -1.069 index points, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 1.137 index points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Historical series
Niger - Government accountability - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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