Ethiopia: Civil liberties
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| Ethiopia |
Civil liberties index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 6 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1972 - 2024 |
| Average | 6 |
| Min - Max | 4 - 7 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
The latest value from 2024 is 6 points, unchanged from 6 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 3 points, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Ethiopia from 1972 to 2024 is 6 points. The minimum value, 4 points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 7 points was recorded in 1977.
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Definition: The Civil Liberties index from the Freedom House evaluate the following: freedom of expression and belief, associational and organizational rights, rule of law, and personal autonomy and individual rights. The rating ranges from 1 (strong liberties) to 7 (no liberties).
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|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -0.62 | 2022 | points |
| Government effectiveness | -0.75 | 2022 | points |
| Control of corruption | -0.44 | 2022 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -0.95 | 2022 | points |
| Voice and accountability | -1.05 | 2022 | points |
| Political stability | -2.04 | 2022 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 37 | 2023 | points |
| Political rights | 6 | 2024 | points |
| Civil liberties | 6 | 2024 | points |
| Competitiveness | 44.40 | 2019 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 45.40 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 25.10 | 2015 | percent |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 34.30 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 22.70 | 2020 | percent |