Syria: Government accountability

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 Syria

Government accountability

 Latest value -1.142
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average -1.226
 Min - Max -1.555 - -0.168
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2023 is -1.142 index points, an increase from -1.403 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.546 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Syria from 1960 to 2023 is -1.226 index points. The minimum value, -1.555 index points, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of -0.168 index points was recorded in 1962. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Syria: Government accountability
 2023 -1.142
 2022 -1.403
 2021 -1.403
 2020 -1.308
 2019 -1.490
 2018 -1.506
 2017 -1.486
 2016 -1.523




Definition: Measures the constraint on government power through requirements for justification for its actions and potential sanctions.

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