South Africa: Government accountability

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 South Africa

Government accountability

 Latest value 1.213
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.498
 Min - Max -0.322 - 1.443
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 1.213 index points, a decline from 1.261 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1960 to 2023 is 0.498 index points. The minimum value, -0.322 index points, was reached in 1965 while the maximum of 1.443 index points was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Africa - Government accountability - Recent values chart

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South Africa - 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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