Norway: Liberal democracy index

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 Norway

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.836
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.832
 Min - Max 0.775 - 0.869
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.836 index points, an increase from 0.835 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Norway from 1960 to 2023 is 0.832 index points. The minimum value, 0.775 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.869 index points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Norway - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the protection of individual rights and freedoms within a political system.

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 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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