Tanzania: Political rights
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| Tanzania |
Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 6 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1972 - 2025 |
| Average | 5 |
| Min - Max | 3 - 6 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2025 is 6 points, an increase from 5 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Tanzania from 1972 to 2025 is 5 points. The minimum value, 3 points, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 6 points was recorded in 1972.
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| Recent values | Tanzania: Political rights |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 |
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).
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