India: Political rights

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 India

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

 Latest value 2
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1972 - 2024
 Average 2
 Min - Max 2 - 4
 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 India from 1972 to 2024 is 2 points. The minimum value, 2 points, was reached in 1972 while the maximum of 4 points was recorded in 1993. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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India - Political rights - Recent values chart

Historical series
India - Political rights - historical chart - 1972-2024




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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 Corruption perceptions - Transparency International 39 2023 points
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