Yemen: Government accountability

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 Yemen

Government accountability

 Latest value -0.586
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average -0.502
 Min - Max -1.268 - 0.236
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is -0.586 index points, an increase from -0.615 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.555 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1960 to 2023 is -0.502 index points. The minimum value, -1.268 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.236 index points was recorded in 1993. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Yemen - Government accountability - Recent values chart

Historical series
Yemen - 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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