Panama: Civil liberties

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 Panama

Civil liberties index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong)

 Latest value 2
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1972 - 2024
 Average 3
 Min - Max 2 - 6
 Source The Freedom House
The latest value from 2024 is 2 points, unchanged from 2 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 3 points, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Panama from 1972 to 2024 is 3 points. The minimum value, 2 points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 6 points was recorded in 1972. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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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