Guinea-Bissau: Civil liberties
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| Guinea-Bissau |
Civil liberties index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 4 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1974 - 2024 |
| Average | 5 |
| Min - Max | 4 - 7 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
The latest value from 2024 is 4 points, unchanged from 4 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 3 points, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Guinea-Bissau from 1974 to 2024 is 5 points. The minimum value, 4 points, was reached in 1994 while the maximum of 7 points was recorded in 1986.
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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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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -1.44 | 2023 | points |
| Government effectiveness | -1.43 | 2023 | points |
| Control of corruption | -1.18 | 2023 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -1.25 | 2023 | points |
| Voice and accountability | -0.44 | 2023 | points |
| Political stability | -0.33 | 2023 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 21 | 2024 | points |
| Political rights | 5 | 2024 | points |
| Civil liberties | 4 | 2024 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 88.80 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 34.94 | 2015 | percent |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 39.60 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 43.50 | 2020 | percent |