United Kingdom: Political rights
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| United Kingdom |
Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1972 - 2020 |
| Average | 1 |
| Min - Max | 1 - 1 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
For that indicator, we provide data for the United Kingdom from 1972 to 2020. The average value for the United Kingdom during that period was 1 points with a minimum of 1 points in 1972 and a maximum of 1 points in 1972.
The latest value from 2020 is 1 points. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 195
countries is 4 points.
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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).
| Related indicators | Latest value | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | 1.43 | 2021 | points |
| Government effectiveness | 1.28 | 2021 | points |
| Control of corruption | 1.67 | 2021 | points |
| Regulatory quality | 1.47 | 2021 | points |
| Voice and accountability | 1.30 | 2021 | points |
| Political stability | 0.54 | 2021 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 73 | 2022 | points |
| Political rights | 1 | 2020 | points |
| Civil liberties | 1 | 2020 | points |
| Competitiveness | 81.20 | 2019 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 0.00 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 8.32 | 2015 | percent |