North Korea: Government accountability

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 North Korea

Government accountability

 Latest value -1.545
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average -1.485
 Min - Max -1.585 - -1.264
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is -1.545 index points, an increase from -1.551 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 1960 to 2023 is -1.485 index points. The minimum value, -1.585 index points, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of -1.264 index points was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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North Korea - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
North Korea - 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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