Romania: Government accountability

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 Romania

Government accountability

 Latest value 0.730
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average -0.055
 Min - Max -1.300 - 1.319
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.73 index points, a decline from 0.97 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.532 index points, based on data from 170 countries. Historically, the average for Romania from 1960 to 2024 is -0.055 index points. The minimum value, -1.3 index points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 1.319 index points was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Romania - 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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