Participation and Human Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Participation and Human Rights was 48.67 in 2011. ▬ Flat
Participation and Human Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa recorded 48.67 for participation and human rights in 2011.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation and human rights in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 49.1 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 45.7, in 2003.
Participation and Human Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 46.32 | — |
| 2001 | 46.56 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 46.82 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 45.7 | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 46.94 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 47.65 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 48.79 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 49.1 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 46.97 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 46.72 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 47.88 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 48.67 | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.16 | 45.7 | 49.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.27 | 47.88 | 48.67 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- 1 Cape Verde 81.72 compare
- 2 Mauritius 78.25 compare
- 3 South Africa 73.31 compare
- 4 Botswana 71.14 compare
- 5 Namibia 69.98 compare
- 6 Ghana 69.23 compare
- 7 Sao Tome and Principe 65.11 compare
More reference data data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Safety and Rule of Law 53.35 (2011)
- Sustainable Economic Opportunity 45.66 (2011)
- Human Development 54.1 (2011)
- Overall Mo Ibrahim index 50.45 (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation and human rights in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Participation and human rights in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 48.67 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest participation and human rights recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 49.1 in 2007.
- What is the lowest participation and human rights recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.7 in 2003.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for participation and human rights?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 4th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is participation and human rights rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site, published as part of Participation and Human Rights. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Participation: Within this sub-category the Ibrahim Index measures: (i) Political Participation – extent to which citizens have relevant information and the freedom to participate in the political process. (ii) Effective Power to Govern – extent to which democratically elected leaders have the effective power to govern, or the extent of veto powers and political enclaves. (iii) Free and Fair Elections – extent to which leaders are determined by free and fair elections. (iv) Electoral Self-determination – right of citizens to freely decide their political system and leadership. (v) Free and Fair Executive Elections – integrity of executive elections.