Sao Tome and Principe: Civil liberties

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 Sao Tome and Principe

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

 Latest value 2
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1975 - 2024
 Average 3
 Min - Max 2 - 7
 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 Sao Tome and Principe from 1975 to 2024 is 3 points. The minimum value, 2 points, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 7 points was recorded in 1982. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Sao Tome and Principe - Civil liberties - Recent values chart

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Sao Tome and Principe - Civil liberties - historical chart - 1975-2024




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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