Samoa: Political rights

The latest value from 2020 is 2 points, unchanged from 2 points in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 195 countries. Historically, the average for Samoa from 1972 to 2020 is 3 points. The minimum value, 2 points, was reached in 1989 while the maximum of 4 points was recorded in 1972. See the global rankings or world map 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).