Republic of the Congo: Equal protection index

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 Republic of the Congo

Equal protection index

 Latest value 0.291
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.203
 Min - Max 0.120 - 0.372
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.291 index points, an increase from 0.265 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.605 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1960 to 2024 is 0.203 index points. The minimum value, 0.12 index points, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 0.372 index points was recorded in 1993. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Republic of the Congo - Equal protection index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Republic of the Congo - Equal protection index - historical chart - 1960-2024




Definition: The extent to which the state grants and protects rights and freedoms evenly across social groups.

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