Moldova: Political rights
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| Moldova |
Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 3 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1991 - 2025 |
| Average | 3 |
| Min - Max | 2 - 5 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2025 is 3 points, unchanged from 3 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Moldova from 1991 to 2025 is 3 points. The minimum value, 2 points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 5 points was recorded in 1991.
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| Recent values | Moldova: Political rights |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
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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| Regulatory quality | -0.05 | 2024 | points |
| Voice and accountability | 0.28 | 2024 | points |
| Political stability | -0.34 | 2024 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 42 | 2025 | points |
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| Civil liberties | 3 | 2025 | points |
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| Informal economy, DGE method | 42.80 | 2020 | percent |