Papua New Guinea: Civil liberties
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| Papua New Guinea |
Civil liberties index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 3 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1975 - 2024 |
| Average | 3 |
| Min - Max | 2 - 4 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
The latest value from 2024 is 3 points, unchanged from 3 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 3 points, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1975 to 2024 is 3 points. The minimum value, 2 points, was reached in 1975 while the maximum of 4 points was recorded in 1993.
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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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|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -0.62 | 2022 | points |
| Government effectiveness | -0.81 | 2022 | points |
| Control of corruption | -0.70 | 2022 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -0.68 | 2022 | points |
| Voice and accountability | -0.01 | 2022 | points |
| Political stability | -0.61 | 2022 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 29 | 2023 | points |
| Political rights | 4 | 2024 | points |
| Civil liberties | 3 | 2024 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 18.60 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 35.16 | 2015 | percent |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 33.30 | 2020 | percent |