Political Rights Index

Middle East Ranking

7 (weak) - 1 (strong)Source: IMF

Current Rank	Country	Value	Latest Reading	Previous Rank	Previous Value

1	Yemen	7	2020	1	7
1	Bahrain	7	2020	1	7
1	Saudi Arabia	7	2020	1	7
1	Syria	7	2020	1	7
1	United Arab Emirates	7	2020	1	7
6	Iran	6	2020	6	6
6	Qatar	6	2020	6	6
6	Oman	6	2020	6	6
9 ↑	Jordan	5	2019	10	5
9 ↑	Kuwait	5	2020	10	5
9 ↑	Iraq	5	2020	10	5
9 ↓	Lebanon	5	2019	6	6
9 ↑	Afghanistan	5	2020	10	5
9 ↑	Turkey	5	2020	10	5
15	Israel	2	2019	15	1

Definition of Political Rights Index

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).