The recent ranking was presented by Freedom House in 2026.
In its annual report "Freedom in the World 2026," the international human rights organization Freedom House published results showing that Mongolia has once again been classified as a "free country." Experts assessed the state of democratic institutions in the country at 84 out of a possible 100 points, indicating a high standard of freedom, reports MiddleAsianNews.
The classification of countries by the "Freedom in the World" indicator is based on their aggregate scores for political rights (from 0 to 40) and civil liberties (from 0 to 60).
According to the report, Mongolia's political rights were rated at 36 out of 40, while the level of civil liberties was rated at 48 out of 60.
After the peaceful revolution of 1990, multiparty elections were established in the country, which contributed to the formation of electoral democracy and the institutionalization of political rights and civil liberties.
The authors of the report express concerns that the weakening of democratic leadership on the international stage may lead to increased instability and conflict. If the influence of international institutions continues to decline, authoritarian regimes may become more prevalent, negatively impacting the security and economic interests of open societies.
