Sudan: Government accountability

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 Sudan

Government accountability

 Latest value -0.510
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average -0.577
 Min - Max -1.267 - 0.172
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is -0.51 index points, a decline from -0.311 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Sudan from 1960 to 2023 is -0.577 index points. The minimum value, -1.267 index points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 0.172 index points was recorded in 1986. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Sudan - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sudan - 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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