Botswana: Human rights and rule of law index

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 Botswana

Human rights and rule of law index, 0 (high) - 10 (low)

 Latest value 5.30
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2007 - 2024
 Average 4.84
 Min - Max 4.40 - 5.30
 Source Fund for Peace
The latest value from 2024 is 5.3 index points, an increase from 4.9 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 5.41 index points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 2007 to 2024 is 4.84 index points. The minimum value, 4.4 index points, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 5.3 index points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Botswana - Human rights and rule of law index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Botswana - Human rights and rule of law index - historical chart - 2007-2024




Definition: The Human rights and rule of law indicator considers the relationship between the state and its population insofar as fundamental human rights are protected and freedoms are observed and respected. The higher the indicator's value, the less protected are the human rights and the rule of law in the country.

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