Niger: Government accountability

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 Niger

Government accountability

 Latest value 0.717
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.003
 Min - Max -1.067 - 1.153
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.717 index points, a decline from 0.843 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.578 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1960 to 2022 is 0.003 index points. The minimum value, -1.067 index points, was reached in 1977 while the maximum of 1.153 index points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Niger - Government accountability - Recent values chart

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Niger - 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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