Yemen: Political rights
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Yemen |
Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
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Latest value | 7 |
Year | 2024 |
Measure | points |
Data availability | 1990 - 2024 |
Average | 6 |
Min - Max | 4 - 7 |
Source | The Freedom House |
The latest value from 2024 is 7 points, unchanged from 7 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1990 to 2024 is 6 points. The minimum value, 4 points, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 7 points was recorded in 2015.
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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 | -1.84 | 2023 | points |
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Control of corruption | -1.65 | 2023 | points |
Regulatory quality | -1.84 | 2023 | points |
Voice and accountability | -1.55 | 2023 | points |
Political stability | -2.56 | 2023 | points |
Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 16 | 2023 | points |
Political rights | 7 | 2024 | points |
Civil liberties | 6 | 2024 | points |
Competitiveness | 35.50 | 2019 | points |
Cost of starting a business | 40.20 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
Shadow economy | 28.81 | 2015 | percent |
Informal economy, MIMIC method | 30.70 | 2020 | percent |
Informal economy, DGE method | 24.90 | 2020 | percent |