Germany: Political rights
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| Germany |
Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1990 - 2024 |
| Average | 1 |
| Min - Max | 1 - 1 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
The latest value from 2024 is 1 points, unchanged from 1 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1990 to 2024 is 1 points. The minimum value, 1 points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 1 points was recorded in 1990.
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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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|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | 1.55 | 2023 | points |
| Government effectiveness | 1.19 | 2023 | points |
| Control of corruption | 1.66 | 2023 | points |
| Regulatory quality | 1.46 | 2023 | points |
| Voice and accountability | 1.46 | 2023 | points |
| Political stability | 0.59 | 2023 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 75 | 2024 | points |
| Political rights | 1 | 2024 | points |
| Civil liberties | 1 | 2024 | points |
| Competitiveness | 81.80 | 2019 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 6.50 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 7.75 | 2015 | percent |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 15.60 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 14.80 | 2020 | percent |