Ghana: Political rights
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Ghana |
Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
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Latest value | 2 |
Year | 2024 |
Measure | points |
Data availability | 1972 - 2024 |
Average | 4 |
Min - Max | 1 - 7 |
Source | The Freedom House |
The latest value from 2024 is 2 points, unchanged from 2 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Ghana from 1972 to 2024 is 4 points. The minimum value, 1 points, was reached in 2005 while the maximum of 7 points was recorded in 1973.
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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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Cost of starting a business | 12.30 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
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Informal economy, MIMIC method | 37.70 | 2020 | percent |
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