Turkmenistan: Political rights
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| Turkmenistan |
Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 7 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1991 - 2025 |
| Average | 7 |
| Min - Max | 6 - 7 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
The latest value from 2025 is 7 points, unchanged from 7 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Turkmenistan from 1991 to 2025 is 7 points. The minimum value, 6 points, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 7 points was recorded in 1992.
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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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|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -1.49 | 2023 | points |
| Government effectiveness | -1.21 | 2023 | points |
| Control of corruption | -1.42 | 2023 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -2.07 | 2023 | points |
| Voice and accountability | -1.88 | 2023 | points |
| Political stability | -0.11 | 2023 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 17 | 2024 | points |
| Political rights | 7 | 2025 | points |
| Civil liberties | 7 | 2025 | points |