Panama: Liberal democracy index

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 Panama

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.571
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.341
 Min - Max 0.071 - 0.571
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.571 index points, an increase from 0.566 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Panama from 1960 to 2023 is 0.341 index points. The minimum value, 0.071 index points, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 0.571 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Panama - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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 Presidential elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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