USA: Government accountability

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 USA

Government accountability

 Latest value 1.615
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 1.622
 Min - Max 1.159 - 1.922
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 1.615 index points, a decline from 1.637 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2023 is 1.622 index points. The minimum value, 1.159 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 1.922 index points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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USA - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
USA - 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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