Romania: Government accountability

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 Romania

Government accountability

 Latest value 0.989
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average -0.057
 Min - Max -1.281 - 1.311
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.989 index points, a decline from 1.063 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Romania from 1960 to 2023 is -0.057 index points. The minimum value, -1.281 index points, was reached in 1978 while the maximum of 1.311 index points was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Romania - Government accountability - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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