Government accountability - Country rankings
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Government accountability, 2023:
The average for 2023 based on 14 countries was 0.689 index points. The highest value was in the USA: 1.615 index points and the lowest value was in Nicaragua: -1.196 index points. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: index points; Source: Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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| Countries | Government accountability, 2023 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1.615 | 1 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Canada | 1.547 | 2 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Jamaica | 1.468 | 3 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Barbados | 1.374 | 4 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Tr.&Tobago | 1.352 | 5 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Panama | 1.241 | 6 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Domin. Rep. | 1.055 | 7 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Honduras | 0.893 | 8 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Mexico | 0.702 | 9 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Guatemala | 0.587 | 10 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Haiti | 0.108 | 11 | 1960 - 2023 |
| El Salvador | -0.025 | 12 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Cuba | -1.073 | 13 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Nicaragua | -1.196 | 14 | 1960 - 2023 |
Definition: Measures the constraint on government power through requirements for justification for its actions and potential sanctions.
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