Japan: Government accountability

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 Japan

Government accountability

 Latest value 1.467
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 1.531
 Min - Max 1.467 - 1.603
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 1.467 index points, a decline from 1.473 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.532 index points, based on data from 170 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1960 to 2024 is 1.531 index points. The minimum value, 1.467 index points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 1.603 index points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Japan: Government accountability
 2024 1.467
 2023 1.473
 2022 1.480
 2021 1.487
 2020 1.519
 2019 1.542
 2018 1.551
 2017 1.500




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

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