Papua New Guinea: Political rights

The latest value from 2025 is 4 points, unchanged from 4 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1975 to 2025 is 3 points. The minimum value, 2 points, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 4 points was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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).