Swaziland: Government accountability

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 Swaziland

Government accountability

 Latest value -0.570
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average -0.553
 Min - Max -0.872 - -0.068
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is -0.57 index points, an increase from -0.668 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Swaziland from 1960 to 2023 is -0.553 index points. The minimum value, -0.872 index points, was reached in 1975 while the maximum of -0.068 index points was recorded in 1970. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Swaziland - Government accountability - Recent values chart

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Swaziland - 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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