Malta: Political rights
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| Malta |
Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 2 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1972 - 2024 |
| Average | 1 |
| Min - Max | 1 - 2 |
| 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 Malta from 1972 to 2024 is 1 points. The minimum value, 1 points, was reached in 1972 while the maximum of 2 points was recorded in 1977.
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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 | 0.70 | 2023 | points |
| Government effectiveness | 0.40 | 2023 | points |
| Control of corruption | 0.11 | 2023 | points |
| Regulatory quality | 0.69 | 2023 | points |
| Voice and accountability | 0.91 | 2023 | points |
| Political stability | 0.86 | 2023 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 51 | 2023 | points |
| Political rights | 2 | 2024 | points |
| Civil liberties | 2 | 2024 | points |
| Competitiveness | 68.50 | 2019 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 6.70 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 29.43 | 2015 | percent |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 26.00 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 24.50 | 2020 | percent |