Somalia: Liberal democracy index

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 Somalia

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.136
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.085
 Min - Max 0.021 - 0.247
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.136 index points, an increase from 0.115 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Somalia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.085 index points. The minimum value, 0.021 index points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 0.247 index points was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Somalia - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the protection of individual rights and freedoms within a political system.

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 Presidential elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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