India: Civil liberties
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| India |
Civil liberties index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 3 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1972 - 2020 |
| Average | 3 |
| Min - Max | 2 - 5 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
For that indicator, we provide data for India from 1972 to 2020. The average value for India during that period was 3 points with a minimum of 2 points in 1977 and a maximum of 5 points in 1975.
The latest value from 2020 is 3 points. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 195
countries is 3 points.
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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).
| Related indicators | Latest value | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -0.08 | 2021 | points |
| Government effectiveness | 0.28 | 2021 | points |
| Control of corruption | -0.29 | 2021 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -0.08 | 2021 | points |
| Voice and accountability | 0.11 | 2021 | points |
| Political stability | -0.62 | 2021 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 40 | 2022 | points |
| Political rights | 2 | 2020 | points |
| Civil liberties | 3 | 2020 | points |
| Competitiveness | 61.40 | 2019 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 7.20 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 17.89 | 2015 | percent |