Spain: Government accountability

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 Spain

Government accountability

 Latest value 1.584
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.936
 Min - Max -1.581 - 1.802
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 1.584 index points, an increase from 1.56 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.532 index points, based on data from 170 countries. Historically, the average for Spain from 1960 to 2024 is 0.936 index points. The minimum value, -1.581 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 1.802 index points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Historical series
Spain - 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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