Political Rights Index

North America Ranking

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

Current Rank	Country	Value	Latest Reading	Previous Rank	Previous Value

1	Nicaragua	6	2020	1	6
2	Guatemala	4	2020	2	4
2	Honduras	4	2020	2	4
4	Mexico	3	2020	4	3
4	Ecuador	3	2020	4	3
6	United States	2	2020	6	2
6	El Salvador	2	2020	6	2
8 ↑	Canada	1	2020	9	1
8 ↑	Costa Rica	1	2017	9	1
8 ↓	Panama	1	2020	6	2

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).