Gambia: Political rights

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 Gambia

Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong)

 Latest value 4
 Year 2020
 Measure points
 Data availability 1972 - 2020
 Average 4
 Min - Max 1 - 7
 Source The Freedom House
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The latest value from 2020 is 4 points, unchanged from 4 points in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 195 countries. Historically, the average for the Gambia from 1972 to 2020 is 4 points. The minimum value, 1 points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 7 points was recorded in 1994. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Gambia: Political rights
 2020 4
 2019 4
 2016 6
 2015 7
 2014 6
 2013 6
 2012 6
 2011 6




Definition: The Political Rights ratings from the Freedom House evaluate three categories: electoral process, political pluralism and participation, and the functioning of government. The index ranges from 1 (strong rights) to 7 (weak rights).

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