Oman: Government accountability

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 Oman

Government accountability

 Latest value -0.234
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average -0.934
 Min - Max -1.700 - -0.234
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is -0.234 index points, an increase from -0.24 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.532 index points, based on data from 170 countries. Historically, the average for Oman from 1960 to 2024 is -0.934 index points. The minimum value, -1.7 index points, was reached in 1968 while the maximum of -0.234 index points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Oman - Government accountability - historical chart - 1960-2024




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

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