Spain: Liberal democracy index

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 Spain

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.791
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.597
 Min - Max 0.066 - 0.824
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.791 index points, an increase from 0.779 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.389 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Spain from 1960 to 2022 is 0.597 index points. The minimum value, 0.066 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.824 index points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Spain - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2022




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

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