Republic of the Congo: Government accountability

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 Republic of the Congo

Government accountability

 Latest value -0.337
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average -0.436
 Min - Max -1.252 - 0.688
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is -0.337 index points, an increase from -0.338 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.532 index points, based on data from 170 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1960 to 2024 is -0.436 index points. The minimum value, -1.252 index points, was reached in 1972 while the maximum of 0.688 index points was recorded in 1992. 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 - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
Republic of the Congo - 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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