Singapore: Government accountability

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 Singapore

Government accountability

 Latest value 0.338
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.191
 Min - Max 0.020 - 0.360
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.338 index points, a decline from 0.339 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.578 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Singapore from 1960 to 2022 is 0.191 index points. The minimum value, 0.02 index points, was reached in 1966 while the maximum of 0.36 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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Singapore - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
Singapore - Government accountability - historical chart - 1960-2022




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

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