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51

C O U N T R Y P R O F I L E S

52

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.9

8.2

7.5

8.0

8.0

 

5.1

2.7

3.1

4.5

8.3

4.2

4.4

6.5

6.9

6.2

 

9.6

9.0

9.5

9.7

10.0

 

8.2

9.0

7.5

10.0

6.4

 

6.9

7.1

6.9

6.7

5.3

6.7

4.5

4.7

 

8.8

8.9

10.0

7.5

 

6.7

5.0

10.0

5.0

 

9.2

10.0

9.6

8.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.6

10.0

10.0

5.0

5.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

6.3

0.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

34/16257/162

7.57

7.607.54

RANKING 48/162EASTERN EUROPEALBANIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

53

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.50 7.59 7.55 7.50 7.44 7.39 7.62 7.56 7.57

30

50

70

90

4946

4953 54 53

47 49 48

ALBANIA | EASTERN EUROPE

7.507.227.784.95.75.14.19.08.810.08.310.010.010.010.09.2

-9.78.7------

7.710.010.04.76.0

---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

7.597.317.864.95.75.14.19.18.910.08.310.010.010.010.09.8

-10.09.6

------

7.710.010.04.76.0

---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

7.557.357.764.95.75.14.18.98.310.08.310.010.010.010.09.4

-9.98.9

------

7.610.010.04.75.8

---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

7.507.247.764.95.75.14.18.88.1

10.08.36.710.05.05.09.18.810.08.79.010.010.08.87.58.88.610.010.04.75.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.447.207.674.55.04.93.68.77.8

10.08.36.710.05.05.09.38.810.09.29.010.010.08.87.58.88.710.010.05.05.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.397.277.514.55.04.93.68.68.310.07.56.710.05.05.09.18.89.78.99.610.010.08.87.58.88.710.010.05.05.810.010.010.08.3

-10.010.05.0

7.627.487.755.05.65.04.38.68.49.97.56.75.010.05.09.910.09.79.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.710.010.05.05.810.010.010.08.3

-10.010.05.0

7.567.537.595.26.14.84.68.99.1

10.07.56.75.010.05.09.210.09.28.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.010.05.05.510.010.010.06.30.010.010.05.0

7.577.547.605.36.74.54.78.88.910.07.56.75.010.05.09.210.09.68.010.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.010.05.05.310.010.010.06.30.010.010.05.0

54

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

3.6

2.2

7.8

0.0

4.5

 

4.7

4.2

4.3

4.7

4.2

5.0

4.5

6.6

6.1

6.7

 

7.3

7.0

8.3

8.7

5.0

 

4.1

6.9

2.5

5.6

1.6

 

5.3

5.1

5.0

5.7

3.8

-

-

-

 

8.0

9.5

8.8

5.8

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

4.9

5.0

6.9

3.0

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

7.4

10.0

10.0

2.7

4.0

10.0

7.5

7.5

 

0.8

-

2.5

0.0

0.0

159/162147/162

5.14

5.284.99

RANKING 155/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAALGERIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

55

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.15 5.16 5.14 5.21 5.1 5.09 5.19 5.08 5.140

90

114

138

162

138 139

151147 146

151 152 152155

ALGERIA | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

5.155.165.154.5

---

7.99.67.56.75.05.05.05.04.41.37.84.04.45.05.04.24.23.86.710.010.02.74.310.03.36.70.0

-0.00.0

-

5.165.185.144.5

---

7.99.77.46.75.05.05.05.04.41.37.94.04.45.05.04.24.23.86.610.010.02.73.810.03.36.70.0

-0.00.0

-

5.145.075.214.5

---

8.29.78.16.75.05.05.05.04.41.37.84.14.45.05.04.24.23.86.710.010.02.74.310.03.36.70.0

-0.00.0

-

5.215.065.364.5

---

8.29.77.47.53.35.05.00.04.93.87.43.73.85.02.53.83.83.87.4

10.010.02.74.310.07.57.52.5

-5.00.0

-

5.104.955.244.0

---

8.19.47.47.53.35.05.00.05.03.87.63.73.85.02.53.83.83.87.5

10.010.03.04.310.07.57.52.5

-5.00.0

-

5.095.045.154.0

---

7.69.57.55.85.05.05.05.05.23.87.64.23.85.02.53.83.83.87.5

10.010.03.34.510.07.57.50.8

-2.50.00.0

5.195.015.384.0

---

8.09.48.75.85.05.05.05.05.55.07.54.25.05.05.05.05.05.07.4

10.09.73.04.310.07.57.50.8

-2.50.00.0

5.084.835.343.9

---

8.09.58.85.85.05.05.05.05.35.06.94.15.05.05.05.05.05.07.4

10.010.02.74.310.07.57.50.8

-2.50.00.0

5.144.995.283.8

---

8.09.58.85.85.05.05.05.04.95.06.93.05.05.05.05.05.05.07.4

10.010.02.74.010.07.57.50.8

-2.50.00.0

56

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.5

7.6

8.9

0.0

9.5

 

3.0

1.8

2.0

2.5

3.3

4.2

2.3

5.5

3.0

4.3

 

5.6

9.4

5.0

3.1

5.0

 

5.3

7.0

2.0

10.0

2.0

 

5.5

7.1

4.6

4.9

3.5

-

-

-

 

8.3

8.1

8.5

8.3

 

5.0

0.0

5.0

10.0

 

8.8

10.0

8.9

7.5

 

4.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

5.0

7.5

 

6.5

10.0

10.0

2.7

2.5

7.5

5.0

7.5

 

7.5

10.0

10.0

0.0

10.0

155/162117/162

5.64

6.115.17

RANKING 142/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAANGOLA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

57

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

4.82 5.21 5.24 5.35 5.83 5.99 5.62 5.79 5.64

90

114

138

162

141138

147144

133 133

141137

142

ANGOLA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

4.824.415.243.8

---

8.18.38.57.53.30.00.010.06.94.28.77.92.02.52.51.32.51.37.9

10.010.04.04.510.06.710.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.215.145.273.8

---

8.18.38.47.53.30.00.010.07.44.29.58.42.02.52.51.32.51.37.8

10.010.04.04.310.06.710.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.245.305.183.8

---

8.48.39.57.53.30.00.010.06.84.28.87.52.02.52.51.32.51.36.61.4

10.04.03.810.06.710.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.355.165.553.8

---

8.48.38.58.33.35.00.05.07.05.08.57.53.02.52.52.52.55.06.710.010.03.73.37.55.07.55.0

-10.00.0

-

5.835.286.387.3---

8.38.18.58.33.35.00.05.06.85.08.27.33.02.52.52.52.55.06.710.010.03.73.07.55.07.55.0

-10.00.0

-

5.995.256.747.3---

8.38.18.58.35.05.00.010.06.85.08.37.03.32.52.52.52.55.06.610.010.03.72.87.55.07.56.7-

10.00.010.0

5.625.136.113.4

---

8.38.18.58.35.00.05.010.09.510.09.68.84.02.52.52.55.07.56.610.010.03.72.57.55.07.56.7-

10.00.010.0

5.795.446.133.5

---

8.38.18.58.35.00.05.010.08.810.08.87.54.02.52.52.55.07.56.510.010.03.32.57.55.07.57.5

10.010.00.010.0

5.645.176.113.5

---

8.38.18.58.35.00.05.010.08.810.08.97.54.02.52.52.55.07.56.510.010.02.72.57.55.07.57.5

10.010.00.010.0

58

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.3

5.3

6.0

6.0

4.0

 

3.9

3.7

2.9

4.3

7.5

3.3

3.6

6.9

3.4

4.1

 

5.6

5.2

5.2

2.0

10.0

 

4.0

6.4

4.8

0.0

4.7

 

5.4

5.4

5.2

5.5

5.7

7.1

5.8

4.3

 

9.0

7.6

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.8

7.5

9.0

6.9

 

7.5

7.5

10.0

5.0

7.5

7.5

 

8.7

10.0

10.0

5.7

5.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

160/16242/162

6.47

8.104.84

RANKING 107/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANARGENTINA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

59

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.04 7 6.89 6.86 6.57 6.57 6.21 6.5 6.47

60

85

110

135

69 70

8487

102106

124

107 107

ARGENTINA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.045.888.195.36.35.44.38.87.09.510.010.010.010.010.08.910.09.47.19.1

10.010.08.38.88.38.610.010.05.74.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.005.828.185.36.35.44.38.87.09.510.010.010.010.010.08.710.09.46.79.1

10.010.08.38.88.38.610.010.05.74.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.895.598.185.36.35.44.38.87.09.510.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.09.67.89.1

10.010.08.38.88.38.37.6

10.06.04.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.865.588.135.36.35.44.38.87.09.510.010.010.010.010.08.810.09.47.18.510.010.07.55.010.08.610.010.06.04.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.575.048.105.26.65.43.78.87.09.510.010.010.010.010.08.710.09.17.18.510.010.07.55.010.08.610.010.05.74.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.574.888.265.26.65.43.78.87.09.510.010.010.010.010.08.910.09.37.3

10.010.010.07.55.010.08.610.010.05.34.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.214.497.925.36.55.53.98.87.09.510.010.010.010.010.07.97.59.07.07.57.5

10.05.07.57.58.610.010.05.05.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.504.988.035.56.75.74.39.07.49.510.010.010.010.010.07.97.58.97.27.57.5

10.05.07.57.58.610.010.05.35.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

6.474.848.105.77.15.84.39.07.69.510.010.010.010.010.07.87.59.06.97.57.5

10.05.07.57.58.710.010.05.75.510.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

.00 0

60

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.0

7.3

7.7

8.0

5.0

 

5.8

3.9

4.2

5.7

5.8

5.0

5.2

9.8

5.7

7.0

 

9.5

9.1

9.3

9.7

10.0

 

8.1

8.5

7.2

10.0

6.8

 

7.4

9.1

6.2

6.8

5.0

-

-

-

 

8.8

8.8

9.3

8.3

 

6.7

5.0

5.0

10.0

 

6.2

5.0

8.6

5.1

 

6.5

7.5

7.5

5.0

5.0

7.5

 

7.2

10.0

10.0

3.3

4.3

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

8.0

7.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

29/16284/162

7.24

6.917.57

RANKING 57/162CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIAARMENIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

61

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.46 7.48 7.49 7.56 7.56 7.40 7.31 7.23 7.24

30

50

70

90

52 52 51 51 50 5256

63

57

ARMENIA | CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA

7.467.597.324.9

---

9.68.710.010.06.75.05.010.07.4-

8.46.3

------

5.710.06.63.03.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.487.557.414.9

---

9.48.79.510.06.75.05.010.07.4-

8.86.1------

6.710.010.03.03.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.497.567.424.9

---

9.69.29.510.06.75.05.010.07.0-

8.16.0

------

6.810.010.03.33.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.567.717.414.9

---

9.29.09.59.26.75.05.010.06.35.08.35.77.85.07.5

10.06.310.08.1

10.010.03.04.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.567.757.374.6

---

9.39.19.59.26.75.05.010.06.35.08.45.47.85.07.5

10.06.310.08.310.010.03.74.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.407.697.104.6

---

9.09.19.58.36.75.05.010.06.35.07.95.87.55.07.5

10.06.310.08.310.010.03.74.310.010.010.08.3

-10.010.05.0

7.317.706.924.6

---

8.99.09.58.36.75.05.010.06.55.08.46.06.57.57.55.05.07.57.2

10.010.03.74.57.57.57.58.3

-10.010.05.0

7.237.596.874.7---

8.99.09.58.36.75.05.010.06.45.08.65.66.57.57.55.05.07.57.2

10.010.03.34.37.57.57.58.07.010.010.05.0

7.247.576.915.0

---

8.88.89.38.36.75.05.010.06.25.08.65.16.57.57.55.05.07.57.2

10.010.03.34.37.57.57.58.07.010.010.05.0

62

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.5

4.5

6.7

10.0

5.0

 

7.9

8.8

5.6

8.0

10.0

9.2

6.0

8.2

8.7

6.8

 

9.5

8.6

9.5

9.7

10.0

 

7.5

8.8

7.4

10.0

3.9

 

8.5

9.6

7.7

8.1

7.8

8.4

7.5

7.4

 

9.9

9.6

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.1

10.0

8.3

8.9

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

10.0

8.0

7.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10/16211/162

8.58

9.187.98

RANKING 4/162OCEANIAAUSTRALIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

63

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.69 8.63 8.64 8.60 8.56 8.54 8.67 8.61 8.58

1

20

40

60

4 5 5 6 7 85 5 4

AUSTRALIA | OCEANIA

8.698.089.297.88.87.27.29.89.510.09.810.010.010.010.09.610.09.09.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.07.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.637.979.297.88.87.27.29.89.510.09.810.010.010.010.09.610.09.29.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.07.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.648.029.277.88.87.27.29.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.09.210.08.98.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.608.019.187.88.87.27.29.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.09.1

10.08.98.59.310.010.010.08.87.59.510.010.08.77.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.567.969.167.78.57.37.39.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.09.1

10.08.98.59.310.010.010.08.87.59.510.010.08.77.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.547.929.177.78.57.37.39.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.09.38.49.210.010.010.08.87.59.410.010.08.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.678.029.327.98.67.47.79.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.08.89.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.618.009.217.98.57.77.59.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.08.78.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.587.989.187.88.47.57.49.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.08.38.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.07.8

10.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

64

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.1

3.7

3.1

10.0

3.5

 

7.9

7.7

5.5

8.1

10.0

10.0

6.2

8.1

8.5

7.2

 

9.4

8.0

9.9

9.8

10.0

 

8.1

8.3

8.3

10.0

5.9

 

7.4

9.1

5.6

7.4

8.2

9.0

7.9

7.7

 

9.9

9.7

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.9

10.0

8.1

5.6

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

10.0

10.0

7.3

8.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

27/1628/162

8.41

9.257.58

RANKING 16/162WESTERN EUROPEAUSTRIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

65

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.36 8.35 8.32 8.41 8.44 8.48 8.53 8.51 8.41

1

20

40

60

15 1417

13 12 11 10 1216

AUSTRIA | WESTERN EUROPE

8.367.709.037.78.17.47.59.99.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.08.410.08.86.48.710.010.010.05.08.39.310.010.07.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.357.669.037.78.17.47.59.89.89.99.810.010.010.010.08.510.08.76.68.710.010.010.05.08.39.310.010.07.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.327.629.027.78.17.47.59.99.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.08.310.08.86.38.710.010.010.05.08.39.310.010.07.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.417.659.187.78.17.47.59.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.08.610.08.77.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.447.629.278.29.17.58.19.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.08.210.08.46.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.487.639.328.29.17.58.19.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.09.26.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.537.689.388.59.37.98.29.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.08.86.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.517.649.388.69.48.08.39.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.08.26.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.37.8

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

8.417.589.258.29.07.97.79.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.9

10.08.15.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.38.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

66

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

5.2

6.3

7.9

0.0

6.5

 

5.7

5.7

5.9

6.3

5.0

5.8

7.3

9.8

6.2

7.3

 

7.5

9.2

6.6

9.2

5.0

 

7.2

8.0

6.8

10.0

4.1

 

6.9

7.5

6.1

7.1

4.3

-

-

-

 

8.7

9.1

8.5

8.3

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

5.5

2.5

8.4

5.5

 

3.0

2.5

5.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

 

4.7

10.0

4.9

0.3

0.3

10.0

0.0

7.5

 

6.3

0.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

106/162131/162

6.08

5.686.49

RANKING 130/162CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIAAZERBAIJAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

67

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6.37 6.18 6.31 6.12 6.16 6.09 6.11 5.97 6.08

90

114

138

162

107114

119124 123

129 129 131 130

AZERBAIJAN | CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA

6.376.156.594.3

---

9.49.19.210.06.75.05.010.06.53.88.77.04.52.52.55.43.88.36.410.04.31.72.310.06.710.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.186.066.294.3

---

9.59.19.510.05.00.05.010.06.53.88.47.54.52.52.55.43.88.34.80.03.31.72.010.06.710.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.315.976.654.3

---

9.59.19.510.06.75.05.010.06.23.88.46.54.52.52.55.43.88.37.010.08.91.32.310.06.710.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.126.156.094.3

---

8.79.19.57.55.05.05.05.05.32.57.26.33.02.55.02.52.52.55.00.08.91.32.07.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.166.326.004.0

---

8.69.19.37.55.05.05.05.05.32.57.85.63.02.55.02.52.52.55.1

10.00.31.01.87.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.096.205.974.0

---

9.09.19.58.35.05.05.05.05.42.57.76.13.32.55.02.52.52.55.210.01.50.71.57.57.57.58.3

-10.010.05.0

6.116.405.824.2

---

8.89.09.28.35.05.05.05.05.12.57.35.63.02.55.02.52.52.54.210.00.60.31.0

10.00.07.58.3

-10.010.05.0

5.976.385.554.3

---

8.89.19.08.35.05.05.05.05.72.58.66.03.02.55.02.52.52.52.90.01.70.30.510.00.07.56.30.010.010.05.0

6.086.495.684.3

---

8.79.18.58.35.05.05.05.05.52.58.45.53.02.55.02.52.52.54.7

10.04.90.30.310.00.07.56.30.010.010.05.0

68

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.3

7.1

9.0

7.0

10.0

 

6.7

-

6.7

-

10.0

6.7

4.7

6.1

-

-

 

6.9

8.7

9.0

9.9

0.0

 

6.7

3.3

8.1

10.0

5.4

 

8.2

8.6

8.4

7.5

6.4

6.9

6.0

6.3

 

5.0

0.0

10.0

-

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

-

 

7.9

-

9.4

6.4

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

8.9

10.0

10.0

8.3

7.3

-

-

-

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

-

49/16264/162

7.40

7.457.34

RANKING 50/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANBAHAMAS

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

69

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.86 7.75 7.64 7.63 7.58 7.37 7.37 7.43 7.40

30

50

70

90

4045 47 49 48

54 5552 50

BAHAMAS | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.867.588.156.4

---

7.21.6

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.8

-9.97.6------

9.110.010.09.07.5---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.757.498.006.4

---

6.70.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.6

-9.87.4------

9.110.010.09.07.5---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.647.387.896.4

---

6.70.010.010.010.010.010.010.07.8-

9.46.2

------

9.110.010.09.07.5---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.637.327.946.4

---

6.70.010.010.010.010.010.010.08.2

-9.76.8

------

9.110.010.09.07.5---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.587.317.856.1---

6.70.010.010.010.010.010.010.08.1-

9.76.5

------

9.210.010.09.07.8---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.377.337.426.1---

4.90.09.7-

10.010.010.0

-8.3

-9.76.9

------

9.110.010.08.77.8---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.377.327.426.1---

5.00.010.0

-10.010.010.0

-8.1-

9.66.7------

9.010.010.08.37.8---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.437.357.506.66.96.26.85.00.010.0

-10.010.010.0

-7.8-

9.46.3

------

9.010.010.08.37.5---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.407.347.456.46.96.06.35.00.010.0

-10.010.010.0

-7.9-

9.46.4

------

8.910.010.08.37.3---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

70

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.3

3.7

9.6

10.0

10.0

 

5.3

6.8

6.2

7.4

5.0

7.5

4.8

8.9

7.8

7.3

 

9.4

10.0

8.2

9.4

10.0

 

7.4

8.5

6.3

10.0

4.8

 

7.4

7.6

6.6

8.0

5.9

-

-

-

 

8.0

9.8

8.4

5.8

 

6.7

10.0

5.0

5.0

 

7.5

10.0

8.4

4.0

 

5.0

5.0

0.0

0.0

10.0

10.0

 

4.1

10.0

0.0

0.7

0.8

7.5

7.5

2.5

 

3.3

-

0.0

10.0

0.0

30/162114/162

6.85

6.147.56

RANKING 75/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICABAHRAIN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

71

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.1 7.02 6.9 6.8 6.59 6.54 6.67 6.74 6.85

60

85

110

135

67 69

83

91

99

109

94

85

75

BAHRAIN | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

7.107.426.786.1---

8.69.89.46.78.310.010.05.05.92.99.35.65.35.05.04.27.15.46.510.010.02.03.310.06.73.35.0

-0.010.0

-

7.027.296.756.1---

8.69.69.56.78.310.010.05.05.72.98.75.65.35.05.04.27.15.46.510.010.02.03.310.06.73.35.0

-0.010.0

-

6.907.476.326.1---

8.39.68.56.76.710.05.05.05.32.98.05.15.35.05.04.27.15.45.010.00.01.73.310.06.73.35.0

-0.010.0

-

6.807.496.106.1---

7.49.86.55.86.75.010.05.06.57.57.44.75.85.02.56.37.57.53.40.02.20.71.3

10.07.52.55.0

-0.010.0

-

6.597.335.855.6

---

7.09.95.25.86.75.010.05.06.27.57.04.15.85.02.56.37.57.53.40.02.30.70.810.07.52.55.0

-0.010.0

-

6.547.335.745.6

---

6.99.85.25.86.75.010.05.06.57.57.44.55.05.02.56.37.57.54.510.00.00.70.810.07.52.53.3

-0.010.00.0

6.677.365.995.8

---

7.59.86.95.86.710.05.05.07.5

10.07.54.95.05.00.00.010.010.04.1

10.00.00.70.87.57.52.53.3

-0.010.00.0

6.747.376.126.0

---

7.79.87.65.86.710.05.05.07.8

10.08.35.05.05.00.00.010.010.04.1

10.00.00.70.87.57.52.53.3

-0.010.00.0

6.857.566.145.9

---

8.09.88.45.86.710.05.05.07.5

10.08.44.05.05.00.00.010.010.04.1

10.00.00.70.87.57.52.53.3

-0.010.00.0

0 0 0

72

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

8.5

9.5

9.7

7.0

8.0

 

3.2

3.9

3.4

5.1

4.2

3.3

0.9

3.1

3.8

4.7

 

7.0

9.5

9.5

8.9

0.0

 

6.0

6.5

3.2

10.0

4.4

 

6.7

7.9

7.2

5.0

3.1

2.3

3.7

3.4

 

7.6

9.0

7.9

5.8

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

5.9

7.5

6.1

4.2

 

7.0

5.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

7.0

10.0

9.9

3.7

3.3

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

1.3

0.0

0.0

5.0

0.0

120/162146/162

5.80

5.306.30

RANKING 138/162SOUTH ASIABANGLADESH

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

73

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.8 5.85.92 5.94 5.98 5.86 5.83 5.9 5.81

90

114

138

162

123120

128 130 132137

134 136 138

BANGLADESH | SOUTH ASIA

5.806.075.533.53.43.23.87.88.98.06.76.710.05.05.06.15.87.54.96.17.57.54.27.14.28.1

10.09.93.33.310.010.010.00.0

-0.00.0

-

5.926.305.533.53.43.23.87.88.98.06.76.75.010.05.05.95.86.94.96.17.57.54.27.14.28.410.010.04.04.510.010.010.00.0

-0.00.0

-

5.946.355.543.53.43.23.87.99.08.06.76.710.05.05.05.85.86.15.56.17.57.54.27.14.28.410.09.94.34.810.010.010.00.0

-0.00.0

-

5.986.345.623.53.43.23.88.29.08.07.56.75.010.05.05.95.07.05.86.37.55.07.55.06.38.210.010.05.04.87.5

10.010.00.0

-0.00.0

-

5.866.245.483.02.63.62.98.18.98.07.56.75.010.05.06.05.07.06.16.37.55.07.55.06.37.98.1

10.05.04.57.5

10.010.00.0

-0.00.0

-

5.836.375.293.02.63.62.97.68.98.05.86.75.010.05.05.55.06.15.36.37.55.07.55.06.38.09.49.95.04.37.5

10.010.00.0

-0.00.00.0

5.906.305.493.32.93.93.37.68.98.05.85.05.05.05.06.97.57.26.17.05.07.57.57.57.57.18.19.84.74.57.57.57.51.7-

0.05.00.0

5.816.335.293.12.03.93.37.59.07.85.85.05.05.05.06.67.57.1

5.07.05.07.57.57.57.56.56.39.74.03.37.57.57.51.30.00.05.00.0

5.806.305.303.12.33.73.47.69.07.95.85.05.05.05.05.97.56.14.27.05.07.57.57.57.57.010.09.93.73.37.57.57.51.30.00.05.00.0

0 00

74

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.4

7.6

6.0

6.0

6.0

 

5.8

6.4

4.1

6.5

9.8

-

3.8

6.2

7.5

4.9

 

6.4

6.4

9.2

10.0

0.0

 

7.1

7.3

5.7

10.0

5.4

 

6.5

6.3

7.1

6.1

6.7

7.7

6.5

5.9

 

7.8

5.6

10.0

-

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

-

 

8.5

-

9.4

7.5

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

9.1

10.0

10.0

9.0

7.5

-

-

-

 

5.0

-

10.0

0.0

-

111/16254/162

7.07

7.716.43

RANKING 67/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANBARBADOS

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

75

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145 7.18 7.37 7.33 7.33 7.35 7.29 7.26 7.16 7.07

6

7

8 30

50

70

90

65

55 57 57 56 5760

6467

BARBADOS | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.186.228.146.9

---

8.96.710.010.010.010.010.0

-9.3

-9.98.8

------

9.110.010.09.07.5---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

7.376.568.186.9

---

9.17.3

10.010.010.010.010.0

-9.3

-9.78.9

------

9.110.010.09.07.5---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

7.336.638.036.9

---

8.55.610.010.010.010.010.0

-9.2

-9.68.9

------

9.110.010.09.07.5---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

7.336.638.036.9

---

8.76.210.010.010.010.010.0

-8.8

-9.48.2

------

9.110.010.09.07.5---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

7.356.678.046.7---

9.06.910.010.010.010.010.0

-8.8

-9.48.2

------

9.210.010.09.07.8---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

7.296.687.906.7---

8.36.610.0

-10.010.010.0

-9.0

-9.68.5

------

9.210.010.09.07.8---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

7.266.637.886.7---

8.26.510.0

-10.010.010.0

-8.9

-9.38.5

------

9.210.010.09.07.8---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

7.166.507.827.08.06.86.17.85.610.0

-10.010.010.0

-8.8

-9.48.2

------

9.210.010.09.07.8---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

7.076.437.716.77.76.55.97.85.610.0

-10.010.010.0

-8.5

-9.47.5------

9.110.010.09.07.5---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

76

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.8

5.1

4.5

10.0

7.5

 

5.5

-

4.2

-

5.0

5.8

7.0

9.9

-

-

 

5.3

8.7

0.0

7.6

5.0

 

7.2

7.7

9.7

10.0

1.3

 

6.4

3.9

7.2

8.1

5.1

4.5

5.9

5.0

 

9.2

8.6

9.0

10.0

 

3.3

0.0

0.0

10.0

 

5.2

2.5

8.5

4.5

 

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

 

5.8

10.0

10.0

0.7

2.5

7.5

5.0

5.0

 

8.0

7.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

123/162120/162

6.14

6.066.23

RANKING 128/162EASTERN EUROPEBELARUS

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

77

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Organizations

Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.14

60

94

128

162

128

BELARUS | EASTERN EUROPE

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-

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-

-

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-

-

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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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-

-

-

-

-

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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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-

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-

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-

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-

-

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-

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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6.14

6.23

6.06

5.1

4.5

5.9

5.0

9.2

8.6

9.0

10.0

3.3

0.0

0.0

10.0

5.2

2.5

8.5

4.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

5.8

10.0

10.0

0.7

2.5

7.5

5.0

5.0

8.0

7.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

78

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

3.9

2.5

2.0

10.0

1.0

 

7.1

7.7

5.4

7.9

10.0

8.3

5.6

4.8

7.7

6.3

 

9.4

8.1

9.8

9.6

10.0

 

8.2

8.3

8.1

10.0

6.5

 

8.1

9.6

7.3

7.4

7.8

8.7

7.3

7.2

 

9.3

9.2

8.8

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.1

10.0

8.3

6.1

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.8

10.0

10.0

9.0

9.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

52/16219/162

8.15

8.997.32

RANKING 27/162WESTERN EUROPEBELGIUM

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

79

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.18 8.2 8.24 8.23 8.19 8.21 8.35 8.31 8.15

1

20

40

60

2722 22 21 23 22

1721

27

BELGIUM | WESTERN EUROPE

8.187.309.067.58.46.87.29.79.210.09.810.010.010.010.08.310.08.86.09.7

10.010.010.010.08.39.7

10.010.09.09.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.207.289.117.58.46.87.29.79.310.09.810.010.010.010.08.710.09.07.19.7

10.010.010.010.08.39.7

10.010.09.09.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.247.399.107.58.46.87.29.79.310.09.810.010.010.010.08.610.08.77.09.7

10.010.010.010.08.39.7

10.010.09.09.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.237.389.077.58.46.87.29.79.210.09.810.010.010.010.08.210.08.76.09.810.010.010.010.08.89.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.197.359.037.48.56.96.79.79.310.09.810.010.010.010.08.210.08.36.39.810.010.010.010.08.89.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.217.379.047.48.56.96.79.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.310.08.86.09.610.010.010.010.08.89.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.357.599.107.58.57.26.79.79.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.08.76.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.317.439.198.19.17.67.69.79.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.310.08.36.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.157.328.997.88.77.37.29.39.28.810.010.010.010.010.08.1

10.08.36.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

0

80

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.0

6.6

8.4

4.0

9.0

 

5.1

8.0

4.2

7.4

6.4

-

3.3

7.3

3.3

4.8

 

7.2

9.4

9.5

9.9

0.0

 

7.1

6.6

6.9

10.0

4.7

 

7.9

9.9

7.0

6.7

4.3

4.8

4.7

3.3

 

6.7

0.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

-

 

9.1

-

9.6

8.5

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

7.3

6.8

-

-

-

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

-

83/16266/162

7.15

7.436.86

RANKING 64/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANBELIZE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

81

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.34 7.21 6.95 7.26 7.18 7.09 6.94 6.95 7.15

30

50

70

90

56

63

77

58 58

68

7673

64

BELIZE | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.347.327.355.0

---

6.70.010.010.010.010.010.0

-9.1-

10.08.2

------

8.810.010.07.38.0

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

7.217.077.365.0

---

6.70.010.010.010.010.010.0

-9.2

-10.08.4

------

8.810.010.07.38.0

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.956.527.385.0

---

6.70.010.010.010.010.010.0

-9.4

-9.98.9

------

8.810.010.07.37.8---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

7.267.127.405.0

---

6.70.010.010.010.010.010.0

-9.5

-9.99.1------

8.810.010.07.38.0

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

7.187.137.234.6

---

6.70.010.010.010.010.010.0

-9.1-

9.98.2

------

8.810.010.07.37.8---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

7.097.037.144.6

---

6.30.09.010.010.010.010.0

-9.1-

9.98.2

------

8.810.010.07.37.8---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.946.906.983.83.54.92.96.70.010.010.010.010.010.0

-8.7-

9.77.7------

8.810.010.07.37.8---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.956.817.094.04.24.73.26.70.010.010.010.010.010.0

-9.1-

9.98.3

------

8.810.010.07.37.8---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

7.156.867.434.34.84.73.36.70.010.010.010.010.010.0

-9.1-

9.68.5

------

8.510.010.07.36.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

82

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.2

7.5

9.8

4.0

3.5

 

3.8

3.4

4.1

5.0

6.3

-

1.1

6.6

5.5

5.0

 

7.0

9.4

8.8

9.8

0.0

 

6.0

6.8

4.7

10.0

2.6

 

6.9

8.5

5.9

6.1

4.1

-

-

-

 

8.0

7.5

9.5

7.1

 

6.7

5.0

10.0

5.0

 

9.4

10.0

8.6

9.6

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

9.0

10.0

10.0

5.7

7.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

10.0

134/16261/162

6.74

7.505.98

RANKING 90/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICABENIN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

83

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.49 6.49 6.41 6.59 6.42 6.91 6.75 6.68 6.74

60

85

110

135

103101

114

107112

79

9094

90

BENIN | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.495.996.994.5

---

8.47.4

10.07.86.70.010.010.08.87.19.69.88.1

10.07.57.17.18.89.1

10.010.06.37.5

10.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.496.106.874.5

---

7.97.48.57.86.710.00.010.09.07.1

10.09.88.1

10.07.57.17.18.89.010.010.06.37.010.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.416.056.784.5

---

7.57.47.57.86.70.010.010.08.97.19.79.88.1

10.07.57.17.18.89.010.010.06.37.010.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.596.007.174.5

---

7.67.48.57.1

5.010.00.05.09.810.09.69.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.06.37.010.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.425.747.104.3

---

7.67.48.57.1

5.010.00.05.09.7

10.09.39.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.06.37.010.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.916.447.384.3

---

7.77.58.57.1

5.010.00.05.09.810.09.69.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.06.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.755.947.564.3

---

8.07.59.57.16.75.010.05.09.7

10.09.99.39.510.010.010.07.5

10.08.910.010.05.37.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.685.787.584.3

---

8.07.59.57.16.75.010.05.09.910.010.09.69.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.010.010.05.77.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.745.987.504.1---

8.07.59.57.16.75.010.05.09.410.08.69.69.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.010.010.05.77.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

84

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.5

4.4

9.9

7.0

8.5

 

6.9

6.2

5.3

6.7

9.2

-

7.4

6.9

8.0

7.5

 

6.7

8.7

9.1

9.1

0.0

 

6.3

6.5

7.4

10.0

1.4

 

7.7

7.8

8.7

6.7

5.9

-

-

-

 

8.8

9.5

9.5

7.5

 

5.0

5.0

0.0

10.0

 

7.3

-

9.4

5.1

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

7.3

10.0

10.0

4.0

5.0

-

-

-

 

3.8

0.0

10.0

0.0

5.0

73/16296/162

6.81

6.607.02

RANKING 83/162SOUTH ASIABHUTAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

85

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.87 6.86 6.89 6.81

60

85

110

135

83 8276

83

BHUTAN | SOUTH ASIA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

6.876.936.825.5

---

8.68.79.57.56.70.010.010.07.5-

9.06.0

------

7.210.010.04.04.8

---

5.0-

10.00.05.0

6.866.996.725.7---

8.89.49.57.55.05.00.010.07.7-

8.96.4

------

7.210.010.04.04.8

---

5.0-

10.00.05.0

6.897.11

6.666.1---

8.89.49.57.55.05.00.010.07.6-

9.35.9

------

7.310.010.04.05.0

---

3.80.010.00.05.0

6.817.026.605.9

---

8.89.59.57.55.05.00.010.07.3-

9.45.1------

7.310.010.04.05.0

---

3.80.010.00.05.0

86

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.2

5.8

8.8

0.0

10.0

 

3.6

1.0

1.7

3.4

5.0

4.2

4.5

6.8

2.5

6.0

 

9.4

10.0

8.3

9.3

10.0

 

7.0

7.7

4.0

10.0

6.2

 

5.0

7.6

3.9

3.3

3.1

3.7

3.4

2.1

 

8.4

7.5

9.5

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.4

7.5

8.9

8.9

 

6.5

7.5

7.5

5.0

5.0

7.5

 

8.4

10.0

10.0

4.7

4.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

123/16273/162

6.72

7.216.23

RANKING 92/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANBOLIVIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

87

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.73 6.92 6.87 6.94 6.99 7.02 6.78 6.7 6.72

60

85

110

135

89

76

8579

7571

8692 92

BOLIVIA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

6.736.097.373.74.43.82.88.56.59.010.010.010.010.010.08.37.19.78.07.5

10.05.07.17.18.37.40.010.06.35.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.926.307.543.74.43.82.88.56.69.010.010.010.010.010.08.57.19.88.87.5

10.05.07.17.18.38.810.010.06.35.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.876.357.383.74.43.82.88.04.99.010.010.010.010.010.08.67.19.78.97.5

10.05.07.17.18.38.610.010.05.74.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.946.317.563.74.43.82.88.05.19.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.09.89.09.510.010.08.88.810.07.20.1

10.05.74.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.996.387.603.34.23.42.38.15.29.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.09.98.89.510.010.08.88.810.08.510.010.05.34.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.026.407.653.34.23.42.38.16.49.58.310.010.010.010.09.510.09.88.710.010.010.08.88.810.08.510.010.05.34.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.786.217.343.85.13.72.58.16.49.58.310.010.010.010.08.77.59.69.16.57.57.55.05.07.58.610.010.05.34.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.706.057.353.54.63.52.48.47.59.58.310.010.010.010.08.67.58.99.56.57.57.55.05.07.58.510.010.05.04.810.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

6.726.237.213.13.73.42.18.47.59.58.310.010.010.010.08.47.58.98.96.57.57.55.05.07.58.410.010.04.74.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

0

88

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.4

5.6

5.4

4.0

6.5

 

4.1

3.1

2.4

3.6

5.1

-

3.8

7.8

4.4

5.2

 

8.3

8.8

9.7

9.7

5.0

 

7.8

8.6

7.2

10.0

5.4

 

7.4

9.6

7.4

5.3

5.5

6.3

5.0

5.1

 

8.9

9.5

9.0

8.3

 

6.7

5.0

5.0

10.0

 

8.5

10.0

8.4

7.1

 

9.5

10.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.7

10.0

10.0

6.3

4.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

98/16247/162

7.23

7.866.60

RANKING 59/162EASTERN EUROPEBOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

89

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.28 7.39 7.42 7.35 7.33 7.31 7.41 7.32 7.23

30

50

70

90

5754 53

56 57 55 53 5559

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA | EASTERN EUROPE

7.286.568.006.17.05.06.29.69.39.410.06.710.00.010.08.2

-8.77.7------

7.910.010.07.04.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.396.568.236.17.05.06.29.69.29.510.08.35.010.010.08.3

-8.87.8------

7.810.010.07.04.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.426.638.206.17.05.06.29.69.49.410.08.310.05.010.08.1-

8.77.5------

7.810.010.07.04.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.356.707.996.17.05.06.29.19.49.58.36.710.00.010.07.87.58.27.78.810.010.06.37.5

10.08.810.010.07.04.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.336.797.875.76.94.95.49.09.39.58.36.710.00.010.07.67.58.07.48.810.010.06.37.5

10.08.810.010.07.04.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.316.618.015.76.94.95.49.19.59.58.36.710.00.010.07.77.58.17.4

10.010.010.06.37.5

10.08.710.010.06.74.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.416.788.045.66.75.25.19.19.49.58.36.75.05.010.08.810.08.48.09.510.07.5

10.010.010.08.710.010.06.74.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.326.638.005.86.95.05.69.09.49.48.36.75.05.010.08.810.08.38.19.510.07.5

10.010.010.08.710.010.06.74.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.236.607.865.56.35.05.18.99.59.08.36.75.05.010.08.510.08.47.19.510.07.5

10.010.010.08.710.010.06.34.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

90

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.7

3.6

7.2

7.0

9.0

 

6.0

5.3

5.4

6.8

8.3

5.8

3.1

7.8

6.1

5.6

 

9.1

8.8

8.2

9.2

10.0

 

7.7

5.9

7.5

10.0

7.3

 

7.8

8.9

7.5

6.9

5.6

5.3

6.1

5.5

 

7.2

4.0

10.0

7.5

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

9.0

-

9.8

8.2

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

7.8

10.0

10.0

6.0

5.3

-

-

-

 

4.3

7.0

5.0

0.0

5.0

44/16286/162

7.15

6.887.43

RANKING 64/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICABOTSWANA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

91

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.84 6.91 6.88 6.83 6.89 7.02 7.07 7.156.80

30

50

70

90

8085

8186 84

80

70 6964

BOTSWANA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.846.856.826.24.86.57.27.54.210.08.38.35.010.010.08.47.19.98.36.77.57.57.14.27.18.010.010.07.05.86.76.710.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.806.766.846.24.86.57.27.54.210.08.38.310.05.010.08.77.1

10.09.16.77.57.57.14.27.17.9

10.010.06.35.86.76.710.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.917.026.806.24.86.57.27.44.010.08.38.35.010.010.08.57.19.98.56.77.57.57.14.27.17.9

10.010.06.35.86.76.710.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.887.226.546.24.86.57.27.44.010.08.36.710.05.05.08.56.310.09.26.37.57.55.05.06.37.4

10.010.06.35.87.55.07.52.5

-5.00.0

-

6.837.256.415.74.76.16.47.44.010.08.36.710.05.05.08.46.39.59.46.37.57.55.05.06.37.4

10.010.06.35.87.55.07.52.5

-5.00.0

-

6.897.276.525.74.76.16.47.24.010.07.56.710.05.05.08.56.310.09.27.17.57.55.05.06.37.4

10.010.06.35.87.55.07.53.3

-5.00.05.0

7.027.246.805.64.56.16.17.24.010.07.58.310.010.05.09.5

-9.99.1------

7.810.010.06.05.3

---

3.3-

5.00.05.0

7.077.356.795.24.16.25.27.24.010.07.58.310.010.05.09.3

-10.08.5

------

7.810.010.06.05.3

---

4.37.05.00.05.0

7.157.436.885.65.36.15.57.24.010.07.58.310.010.05.09.0

-9.88.2

------

7.810.010.06.05.3

---

4.37.05.00.05.0

92

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.1

4.7

5.8

4.0

6.0

 

4.6

5.2

3.0

5.5

6.7

3.3

3.7

8.4

4.3

2.8

 

8.0

9.1

9.5

8.3

5.0

 

7.0

7.3

5.5

10.0

5.2

 

4.1

4.5

4.1

3.6

4.7

5.0

5.3

3.7

 

6.1

0.0

10.0

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.4

5.0

8.2

9.1

 

6.5

10.0

10.0

2.5

2.5

7.5

 

8.3

8.6

10.0

5.3

4.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.5

0.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

144/16294/162

6.21

6.675.75

RANKING 123/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANBRAZIL

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

93

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.01 7 7.11 7.04 6.83 6.73 6.44 6.23 6.21.00

60

94

128

162

70 70 68 69

84

97

114119

123

BRAZIL | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.016.317.725.56.15.54.96.80.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.08.89.18.310.010.05.87.18.88.710.010.05.06.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.006.247.755.56.15.54.97.00.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.08.99.48.310.010.05.87.18.88.69.510.05.35.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.116.467.775.56.15.54.97.11.2

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.08.69.48.310.010.05.87.18.88.69.510.05.35.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.046.457.635.56.15.54.96.20.39.09.210.010.010.010.09.410.08.79.59.510.010.08.88.810.08.27.010.05.75.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.836.247.424.75.55.13.76.10.09.09.210.010.010.010.09.510.08.99.59.510.010.08.88.810.08.27.5

10.05.74.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.736.057.404.75.55.13.75.80.09.08.310.010.010.010.09.410.08.69.510.010.010.08.88.810.08.38.010.05.74.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.445.936.964.75.05.33.76.10.010.08.310.010.010.010.07.75.08.69.56.510.010.02.52.57.58.48.510.05.74.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.235.756.704.85.25.33.96.10.010.08.310.010.010.010.07.75.08.89.46.510.010.02.52.57.58.06.1

10.05.74.510.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

6.215.756.674.75.05.33.76.10.010.08.310.010.010.010.07.45.08.29.16.510.010.02.52.57.58.38.610.05.34.510.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

94

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

5.0

0.0

-

-

10.0

 

5.4

5.2

3.5

5.7

8.3

8.3

4.2

4.8

6.6

7.2

 

8.8

9.5

5.8

9.9

10.0

 

7.1

9.3

3.8

10.0

5.2

 

8.4

9.1

8.7

7.5

6.2

-

-

-

 

6.6

9.8

10.0

0.0

 

7.5

10.0

5.0

-

 

0.0

0.0

-

-

 

1.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2.5

2.5

 

4.6

10.0

10.0

0.7

3.8

2.5

2.5

2.5

 

1.7

0.0

0.0

5.0

-

77/162153/162

5.80

4.666.93

RANKING 138/162SOUTH ASIABRUNEI DARUSSALAM

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

95

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6.72 6.79 6.83 6.35 5.78 5.69 5.80

70

94

118

142

95 93

84

120

137 138 138

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM | SOUTH ASIA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

6.727.076.386.6

---

8.79.910.06.36.75.05.010.0

----------

6.110.010.00.73.8

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

6.796.926.666.6

---

8.79.910.06.38.35.010.010.0

----------

6.110.010.00.73.8

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

6.837.076.596.4

---

8.69.610.06.38.35.010.010.0

----------

6.110.010.00.73.8

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

6.356.755.946.4

---

6.69.810.00.07.55.010.0

-----------

6.110.010.00.73.8

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

5.786.894.685.9

---

6.69.810.00.07.5

10.05.0

-0.00.0

--

1.00.00.00.02.52.54.610.010.00.73.82.52.52.52.5

-0.05.0

-

5.696.774.615.9

---

6.69.810.00.07.5

10.05.0

-0.00.0

--

1.00.00.00.02.52.54.610.010.00.73.82.52.52.51.70.00.05.0

-

5.806.934.666.2

---

6.69.810.00.07.5

10.05.0

-0.00.0

--

1.00.00.00.02.52.54.610.010.00.73.82.52.52.51.70.00.05.0

-

96

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.0

5.7

5.8

8.0

8.5

 

4.8

3.3

3.3

4.2

8.3

5.0

5.1

8.7

4.3

4.9

 

9.4

8.5

9.5

9.8

10.0

 

8.1

8.3

7.6

10.0

6.6

 

7.6

9.6

7.0

6.2

4.9

5.0

5.6

4.1

 

9.8

9.5

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.1

7.5

8.1

5.8

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

 

8.8

10.0

10.0

6.0

5.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

46/16241/162

7.78

8.167.41

RANKING 41/162EASTERN EUROPEBULGARIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

97

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.71 7.85 7.80 7.86 7.82 7.84 7.85 7.82 7.78

30

50

70

90

4440 42 41 42 41 42 41 41

BULGARIA | EASTERN EUROPE

7.717.17

8.245.36.35.73.99.79.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.010.08.25.79.410.010.07.1

10.010.07.50.010.06.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.857.298.415.36.35.73.99.79.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.1

10.08.25.99.410.010.07.1

10.010.09.010.010.06.36.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.807.308.305.36.35.73.99.79.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.410.08.46.99.410.010.07.1

10.010.07.50.010.06.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.867.378.365.36.35.73.99.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.07.57.58.06.99.510.010.08.88.810.08.910.010.06.36.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.827.378.275.15.95.34.19.79.29.810.010.010.010.010.07.37.57.96.59.510.010.08.88.810.08.910.010.06.36.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.847.338.355.15.95.34.19.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.07.37.58.06.510.010.010.08.88.810.08.910.010.06.36.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.857.378.335.36.05.44.49.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.07.27.58.25.99.510.010.07.5

10.010.08.910.010.06.36.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.827.408.245.25.85.74.19.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.07.47.57.66.99.510.010.07.5

10.010.08.910.010.06.06.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.787.418.164.95.05.64.19.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.07.17.58.15.89.510.010.07.5

10.010.08.810.010.06.05.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

98

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.4

3.1

10.0

2.0

6.5

 

3.7

1.9

3.6

4.2

3.3

5.8

2.1

4.8

5.1

4.7

 

7.1

9.9

8.6

10.0

0.0

 

6.6

7.4

4.5

10.0

4.5

 

7.4

9.0

7.2

6.1

4.9

5.1

4.9

4.5

 

8.3

9.9

9.3

5.8

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.0

7.5

8.1

8.4

 

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

7.7

10.0

10.0

4.7

7.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

10.0

129/16263/162

6.75

7.466.05

RANKING 88/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICABURKINA FASO

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

99

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.76 6.67 6.76 6.75 6.63 6.83 6.67 6.7 6.75

60

85

110

135

86

93 9295

98

86

94 9288

BURKINA FASO | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.765.957.574.94.25.94.58.39.79.55.810.010.010.010.08.67.59.19.37.77.57.56.78.38.38.810.010.05.76.310.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.675.907.434.94.25.94.58.49.89.55.88.310.05.010.08.87.59.59.57.77.57.56.78.38.38.810.010.05.76.310.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.765.937.584.94.25.94.58.39.89.55.810.010.010.010.08.77.59.49.37.77.57.56.78.38.38.810.010.05.76.310.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.755.957.554.94.25.94.57.89.89.54.28.310.010.05.09.28.89.49.58.510.07.56.38.810.08.810.010.05.76.010.010.010.08.8

-7.5

10.0-

6.635.817.444.54.45.43.87.89.89.54.28.310.010.05.09.28.89.49.58.510.07.56.38.810.08.710.09.45.76.010.010.010.08.8

-7.5

10.0-

6.835.967.704.54.45.43.88.39.79.55.88.310.010.05.08.78.88.98.39.210.07.56.38.810.08.710.010.05.35.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.676.027.314.13.94.73.68.39.79.55.88.310.010.05.08.67.59.29.37.57.57.57.57.57.57.6

10.010.04.06.87.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.706.037.374.44.34.74.38.49.99.55.88.310.010.05.08.27.58.58.57.57.57.57.57.57.57.7

10.010.04.77.07.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.756.057.464.95.14.94.58.39.99.35.88.310.010.05.08.07.58.18.47.57.57.57.57.57.57.7

10.010.04.77.07.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

0

100

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.1

6.0

10.0

2.0

6.5

 

3.5

2.1

3.0

3.4

1.7

-

2.7

8.5

3.4

4.7

 

7.6

8.4

8.0

8.9

5.0

 

6.1

6.9

2.4

10.0

5.1

 

6.3

5.0

7.8

6.0

3.0

-

-

-

 

6.8

7.6

6.2

6.7

 

1.7

0.0

0.0

5.0

 

7.5

5.0

9.3

8.1

 

1.5

0.0

0.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

 

3.2

10.0

10.0

1.7

0.8

0.0

0.0

0.0

 

5.8

-

7.5

0.0

10.0

138/162156/162

5.17

4.415.92

RANKING 154/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICABURUNDI

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

101

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.65 6.12 5.77 5.67 5.62 6.16 5.3 5.06 5.17

90

114

138

162

128

116

135 137 138

127

151 153 154

BURUNDI | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.655.016.283.9

---

7.48.35.48.38.35.010.010.08.4

-9.67.1------

6.110.08.83.02.5

---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.125.436.803.9

---

8.48.28.58.310.010.010.010.08.6

-9.87.4------

6.410.010.03.02.5

---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

5.775.186.353.9

---

8.08.47.18.38.310.05.010.07.8-

9.06.6

------

6.010.08.92.72.5

---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

5.675.236.113.9

---

7.78.58.06.75.05.05.05.08.810.09.17.18.57.57.57.5

10.010.07.4

10.08.92.33.07.5

10.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.625.226.033.6

---

7.67.98.46.75.05.05.05.08.810.09.37.18.57.57.57.5

10.010.07.4

10.08.92.33.07.5

10.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.165.966.363.6

---

7.67.88.46.75.05.05.05.08.810.09.47.18.37.57.57.5

10.010.07.5

10.010.02.02.87.5

10.010.05.8

-7.50.010.0

5.305.974.643.7---

7.27.77.16.71.70.00.05.06.75.09.35.71.50.00.02.52.52.53.510.010.02.02.80.00.00.05.8

-7.50.010.0

5.065.874.243.4

---

6.28.23.86.71.70.00.05.07.35.09.07.91.50.00.02.52.52.51.90.210.01.71.80.00.00.05.8

-7.50.010.0

5.175.924.413.0

---

6.87.66.26.71.70.00.05.07.55.09.38.11.50.00.02.52.52.53.210.010.01.70.80.00.00.05.8

-7.50.010.0

0

102

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.9

9.9

9.7

2.0

10.0

 

4.3

2.7

3.1

4.7

6.0

-

1.8

7.5

3.3

5.1

 

9.3

8.2

9.6

9.4

10.0

 

7.3

7.6

4.6

10.0

7.1

 

7.1

9.5

6.5

5.1

2.6

3.0

2.0

2.7

 

9.6

9.3

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.3

10.0

8.6

6.2

 

7.5

10.0

7.5

5.0

5.0

10.0

 

7.9

10.0

10.0

2.0

3.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.3

-

10.0

10.0

5.0

64/16272/162

7.20

7.247.17

RANKING 61/162SOUTH ASIACAMBODIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

103

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.41 7.24 7.13 7.18 7.24 7.26 7.20

30

50

70

90

5459 60 61 61

5861

CAMBODIA | SOUTH ASIA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

7.417.087.753.83.83.74.09.59.19.510.010.010.010.010.08.15.49.69.27.97.57.58.87.18.88.210.010.03.04.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.246.987.513.83.83.74.09.59.39.410.08.35.010.010.08.27.59.47.77.07.55.07.57.57.58.210.010.03.04.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.136.927.343.44.03.42.99.69.39.510.08.35.010.010.08.67.59.48.87.07.55.07.57.57.57.03.29.32.34.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.187.177.193.44.03.42.99.49.39.010.08.35.010.010.08.57.59.58.36.77.55.07.57.57.58.010.010.02.34.010.010.010.08.3

-10.010.05.0

7.247.167.333.03.32.92.89.69.39.510.010.010.010.010.09.410.08.99.37.5

10.07.55.05.010.06.50.010.02.33.310.010.010.08.3

-10.010.05.0

7.267.207.312.73.11.93.09.69.39.510.010.010.010.010.08.710.09.27.07.5

10.07.55.05.010.07.9

10.010.02.33.310.010.010.08.3

-10.010.05.0

7.207.177.242.63.02.02.79.69.39.510.010.010.010.010.08.310.08.66.27.5

10.07.55.05.010.07.9

10.010.02.03.310.010.010.08.3

-10.010.05.0

104

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

7.1

7.4

9.6

7.0

4.5

 

3.2

3.4

4.2

5.1

5.0

3.3

2.2

3.4

5.4

4.3

 

7.2

9.6

9.5

9.8

0.0

 

5.1

5.5

2.4

10.0

2.4

 

6.5

7.2

7.3

5.1

3.0

2.6

3.7

2.8

 

6.8

8.3

4.6

7.5

 

3.3

0.0

5.0

5.0

 

7.9

7.5

8.5

7.7

 

5.5

7.5

2.5

5.0

5.0

7.5

 

7.0

10.0

9.6

2.7

4.3

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

5.0

-

10.0

0.0

5.0

141/162142/162

5.58

5.335.82

RANKING 144/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICACAMEROON

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

105

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.69 5.79 5.89 6.08 6.09 6.09 5.72 5.46 5.58

90

114

138

162

126 126131

127 125129

139144 144

CAMEROON | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.695.575.803.43.53.53.28.38.49.07.71.70.00.05.08.78.88.98.37.87.57.57.18.88.38.010.08.93.34.010.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.795.855.743.43.53.53.28.07.49.07.71.70.00.05.08.88.89.28.37.87.57.57.18.88.38.1

10.09.53.04.010.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.896.085.703.43.53.53.28.28.09.07.71.70.00.05.08.68.88.98.07.87.57.57.18.88.37.45.010.03.03.810.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.086.036.133.43.53.53.28.68.49.08.33.35.00.05.08.98.89.28.67.87.57.58.86.38.87.7

10.010.03.03.510.07.5

10.03.8

-7.50.0

-

6.096.056.133.43.73.43.18.58.39.08.33.35.00.05.08.88.89.28.67.87.57.58.86.38.87.8

10.010.03.04.010.07.5

10.03.8

-7.50.0

-

6.095.956.223.43.73.43.18.38.39.07.53.35.00.05.09.08.89.39.07.97.57.58.86.38.87.8

10.010.02.74.310.07.5

10.05.0

-10.00.05.0

5.725.905.543.74.23.73.26.88.34.57.53.30.05.05.08.67.59.29.05.57.52.55.05.07.56.910.09.12.74.37.57.57.55.0

-10.00.05.0

5.465.795.133.12.83.53.05.88.31.77.53.30.05.05.08.17.58.58.35.57.52.55.05.07.57.010.09.62.74.57.57.57.55.0

-10.00.05.0

5.585.825.333.02.63.72.86.88.34.67.53.30.05.05.07.97.58.57.75.57.52.55.05.07.57.010.09.62.74.37.57.57.55.0

-10.00.05.0

106

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.0

3.9

7.2

8.0

5.0

 

7.9

8.6

6.4

8.4

10.0

9.2

3.6

9.0

8.8

6.9

 

9.6

9.0

9.6

9.7

10.0

 

7.9

7.0

7.9

10.0

6.7

 

8.5

9.7

8.2

7.7

7.7

8.6

7.2

7.4

 

9.8

9.3

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.0

10.0

8.4

8.6

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

8.3

8.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10/16212/162

8.57

9.157.98

RANKING 5/162NORTH AMERICACANADA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

107

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.65 8.64 8.64 8.61 8.6 8.63 8.72 8.52 8.57

1

20

40

60

6 4 5 5 5 4 4

105

CANADA | NORTH AMERICA

8.658.049.277.78.37.27.59.79.310.09.810.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.648.019.277.78.37.27.59.79.310.09.810.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.648.019.277.78.37.27.59.79.310.09.810.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.79.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.617.959.277.78.37.27.59.79.310.09.810.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.79.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.607.999.217.47.97.37.29.79.410.09.810.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.638.039.237.47.97.37.29.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.79.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.728.229.227.48.07.07.29.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.09.79.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.527.919.137.78.57.27.49.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.08.48.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.577.989.157.78.67.27.49.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.08.48.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

0

108

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.1

5.1

9.4

0.0

6.0

 

6.0

5.4

3.7

5.3

8.4

-

6.1

8.8

5.4

5.0

 

8.1

8.5

9.3

9.7

5.0

 

7.2

6.7

5.8

10.0

6.3

 

6.9

9.3

4.9

6.6

5.7

-

-

-

 

7.7

5.4

10.0

-

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

-

 

8.1

-

9.8

6.4

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

8.9

10.0

10.0

8.0

7.8

-

-

-

 

10.0

-

-

10.0

-

93/16244/162

7.33

7.996.68

RANKING 53/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICACAPE VERDE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

109

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.35 7.39 7.38 7.31 7.28 7.52 7.33

30

50

70

90

56 55 55 5558

51 53

CAPE VERDE | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

7.356.388.316.1---

9.06.910.010.010.010.010.010.07.5-

7.87.2------

8.910.010.08.07.8---

10.0--

10.0-

7.396.538.256.1---

8.65.810.010.010.010.010.010.07.7-

7.97.5------

8.910.010.08.07.8---

10.0--

10.0-

7.386.568.205.9

---

8.55.610.010.010.010.010.010.07.7-

7.77.6------

8.910.010.08.07.8---

10.0--

10.0-

7.316.628.015.9

---

7.95.810.0

-10.010.010.0

-7.4-

7.17.7------

8.910.010.08.07.8---

10.0--

10.0-

7.286.568.016.0

---

7.55.1

10.0-

10.010.010.0

-8.0

-7.68.5

------

8.910.010.08.07.8---

10.0--

10.0-

7.526.678.366.1---

8.36.510.0

-10.010.010.0

-9.2

-9.29.1------

8.910.010.08.07.8---

10.0--

10.0-

7.336.687.995.7---

7.75.410.0

-10.010.010.0

-8.1-

9.86.4

------

8.910.010.08.07.8---

10.0--

10.0-

110

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

7.1

9.7

9.6

4.0

5.0

 

1.9

-

2.5

-

0.8

-

0.5

5.0

-

-

 

6.5

8.6

8.4

9.1

0.0

 

4.7

4.5

2.6

10.0

1.5

 

5.4

8.2

3.3

4.8

2.2

-

-

-

 

4.4

2.1

3.5

7.5

 

5.0

-

-

5.0

 

8.3

10.0

7.1

7.8

 

8.5

7.5

10.0

7.5

7.5

10.0

 

8.0

10.0

10.0

3.0

3.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.3

-

5.0

10.0

10.0

156/162138/162

5.29

5.475.11

RANKING 152/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICACENTRAL AFR. REP.

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

111

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.48 5.41 5.21 4.97 4.83 5.3 5.31 5.12 5.290

90

114

138

162

130134

148 150 150 148 150 151 152

CENTRAL AFR. REP. | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.485.185.783.7---

6.22.19.57.05.00.05.010.08.48.89.07.56.87.57.55.48.85.07.8

10.010.03.74.310.06.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.415.205.613.7---

5.52.17.47.05.05.00.010.08.48.89.76.76.87.57.55.48.85.07.8

10.010.03.74.310.06.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.215.045.393.7---

4.92.15.77.05.00.05.010.07.68.88.45.66.87.57.55.48.85.07.8

10.010.03.74.310.06.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

4.975.064.883.7---

5.62.17.37.51.75.00.00.07.37.58.65.75.87.52.55.07.56.35.710.010.03.34.35.02.55.05.0

-0.010.0

-

4.834.934.733.1---

5.52.17.07.51.75.00.00.07.77.58.96.75.87.52.55.07.56.35.710.010.03.34.35.02.55.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.305.714.893.1---

4.42.13.67.53.35.00.05.07.97.58.87.55.47.52.55.07.56.35.210.010.02.02.05.02.55.08.3

-5.010.010.0

5.315.165.452.5

---

4.22.13.07.55.0

--

5.09.510.09.68.88.57.5

10.07.57.5

10.06.50.010.03.02.810.010.010.08.3

-5.010.010.0

5.124.635.622.5

---

4.62.14.27.55.0

--

5.08.710.07.68.48.57.5

10.07.57.5

10.08.010.010.03.03.010.010.010.08.3

-5.010.010.0

5.295.115.472.2

---

4.42.13.57.55.0

--

5.08.310.07.17.88.57.5

10.07.57.5

10.08.010.010.03.03.010.010.010.08.3

-5.010.010.0

112

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

7.7

10.0

9.9

10.0

1.0

 

2.7

1.8

2.9

3.2

3.7

-

2.2

4.9

2.9

3.2

 

6.7

9.2

7.9

9.8

0.0

 

5.1

6.3

2.0

10.0

2.1

 

5.0

6.0

5.4

3.5

2.9

-

-

-

 

6.3

6.4

7.2

5.2

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.2

7.5

9.2

7.8

 

6.5

5.0

5.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

7.5

10.0

10.0

2.7

2.5

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

1.7

-

0.0

0.0

5.0

150/162136/162

5.47

5.515.44

RANKING 147/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICACHAD

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

113

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.21 5.35 5.57 5.31 5.13 5.28 5.48 5.43 5.47

90

114

138

162

137 136141

146 145149

144 146 147

CHAD | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.214.845.593.5

---

5.56.14.95.56.75.05.010.08.68.88.98.16.47.55.05.48.85.46.810.010.02.02.36.76.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.355.165.553.5

---

5.96.16.25.55.05.00.010.08.88.89.28.46.47.55.05.48.85.46.810.010.02.02.06.76.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.575.445.703.5

---

6.66.18.35.55.00.05.010.08.58.88.88.16.47.55.05.48.85.46.810.010.02.32.36.76.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.314.975.663.5

---

6.36.17.55.26.710.05.05.07.76.38.88.16.57.55.07.56.36.36.410.010.02.32.35.07.57.55.0

-0.010.0

-

5.134.725.553.1---

6.36.17.55.26.710.05.05.07.66.38.48.16.57.55.07.56.36.36.410.010.02.32.35.07.57.55.0

-0.010.0

-

5.284.995.563.1---

6.46.47.55.26.710.05.05.07.76.38.88.16.37.55.07.56.36.36.410.010.02.72.35.07.57.55.0

-0.010.05.0

5.484.975.993.4

---

6.46.47.55.28.310.010.05.08.27.58.98.16.55.05.07.57.57.57.5

10.010.02.72.510.07.5

10.05.0

-0.010.05.0

5.435.235.633.4

---

5.06.43.55.28.310.010.05.08.07.58.48.16.55.05.07.57.57.57.5

10.010.02.72.510.07.5

10.05.0

-0.010.05.0

5.475.445.512.9

---

6.36.47.25.28.310.010.05.08.27.59.27.86.55.05.07.57.57.57.5

10.010.02.72.510.07.5

10.01.7-

0.00.05.0

114

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.9

6.6

7.9

10.0

7.0

 

6.4

6.4

4.7

7.1

7.5

7.5

5.1

9.1

8.1

5.2

 

9.3

8.7

9.4

9.2

10.0

 

8.3

9.5

7.0

10.0

6.6

 

7.1

8.9

5.2

7.2

6.5

7.7

6.3

5.6

 

9.0

8.6

10.0

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

10.0

9.1

8.7

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.2

10.0

10.0

7.3

6.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

5.0

0.0

0.0

10.0

10.0

15/16239/162

8.01

8.227.80

RANKING 32/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANCHILE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

115

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

8.23 8.25 8.27 8.29 8.22 7.99 8.02 8.03 8.01

1

20

40

60

2319 19 19

22

34 3532 32

CHILE | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

8.237.808.656.77.66.66.09.58.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.010.08.06.08.810.07.58.310.08.39.1

10.010.07.07.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.257.878.636.77.66.66.09.58.510.010.010.010.010.010.07.8

10.08.05.68.810.07.58.310.08.39.1

10.010.07.06.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.277.898.656.77.66.66.09.68.710.010.010.010.010.010.07.9

10.07.75.88.810.07.58.310.08.39.210.010.07.36.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.297.918.676.77.66.66.09.58.510.010.010.010.010.010.07.8

10.08.05.59.310.07.58.810.010.09.1

10.010.07.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.227.818.636.57.66.15.79.79.010.010.010.010.010.010.07.6

10.07.55.29.310.07.58.810.010.09.1

10.010.07.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.997.888.116.57.66.15.79.08.710.08.310.010.010.010.07.4

10.07.64.69.210.07.58.810.010.09.1

10.010.07.36.510.010.010.06.7-

0.010.010.0

8.027.848.206.57.86.15.68.98.69.98.310.010.010.010.07.6

10.07.84.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.010.07.36.510.010.010.06.7-

0.010.010.0

8.037.798.276.77.86.45.89.08.810.08.310.010.010.010.09.210.09.77.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.010.07.36.810.010.010.05.00.00.010.010.0

8.017.808.226.57.76.35.69.08.610.08.310.010.010.010.09.310.09.18.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.010.07.36.810.010.010.05.00.00.010.010.0

116

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

5.0

3.9

8.3

2.0

6.0

 

5.7

5.8

5.2

6.0

5.0

5.8

5.7

8.5

6.0

6.3

 

8.5

10.0

9.6

9.6

5.0

 

6.7

8.2

6.2

10.0

2.4

 

6.4

7.1

5.5

6.4

4.7

4.0

5.4

4.8

 

7.5

9.8

7.0

5.8

 

3.3

0.0

0.0

10.0

 

3.7

0.0

7.5

3.5

 

1.5

2.5

2.5

0.0

0.0

2.5

 

5.2

10.0

9.7

0.0

1.5

7.5

2.5

5.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

108/162141/162

5.91

5.356.46

RANKING 135/162EAST ASIACHINA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

117

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6 65.94 5.91 6.03 6.06 5.95 5.88 5.91

90

114

138

162

117 118

130 128 127132 133 133 135

CHINA | EAST ASIA

6.006.275.724.74.34.35.48.49.69.06.73.30.00.010.05.30.08.67.41.32.50.00.01.32.54.510.09.80.71.36.73.30.010.0

-10.010.0

-

5.946.315.574.74.34.35.47.79.67.06.73.30.00.010.05.40.08.87.51.32.50.00.01.32.54.610.09.80.71.56.73.30.010.0

-10.010.0

-

5.916.265.564.74.34.35.47.89.67.06.73.30.00.010.05.40.08.57.71.32.50.00.01.32.54.59.99.70.31.56.73.30.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.036.325.744.74.34.35.47.59.67.05.83.30.00.010.06.22.58.97.41.80.02.50.01.35.05.69.99.80.31.55.07.55.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.006.375.644.24.04.14.37.59.77.05.83.30.00.010.06.52.58.88.21.80.02.50.01.35.05.710.09.80.32.05.07.55.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.066.395.744.24.04.14.37.59.77.05.83.30.00.010.06.82.59.28.62.50.02.50.01.35.05.610.09.80.31.85.07.55.010.0

-10.010.010.0

5.956.385.524.43.94.84.57.39.76.55.83.30.00.010.05.80.08.98.61.52.52.50.00.02.55.210.09.70.01.57.52.55.010.0

-10.010.010.0

5.886.395.374.74.05.24.77.59.77.05.83.30.00.010.04.10.07.15.21.52.52.50.00.02.55.1

10.09.60.01.37.52.55.09.37.010.010.010.0

5.916.465.354.74.05.44.87.59.87.05.83.30.00.010.03.70.07.53.51.52.52.50.00.02.55.210.09.70.01.57.52.55.09.37.010.010.010.0

.00 .00

118

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.9

5.1

7.8

10.0

4.5

 

3.8

3.3

2.8

4.8

4.2

3.3

2.2

9.1

3.9

3.2

 

8.0

9.1

9.3

8.5

5.0

 

6.8

7.8

4.3

9.5

5.6

 

7.0

8.9

5.8

6.4

4.4

5.0

4.9

3.4

 

5.5

0.0

6.4

10.0

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.7

10.0

8.2

8.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

5.7

3.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

105/16279/162

6.76

7.026.50

RANKING 87/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANCOLOMBIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

119

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.76 6.75 6.81 6.67 6.56 6.57 6.76 6.73 6.76

60

85

110

135

8690 88

103 103106

88 86 87

COLOMBIA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

6.766.606.934.84.65.34.35.30.05.810.010.010.010.010.07.78.38.46.38.17.57.5

10.05.410.08.310.010.05.72.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.756.706.804.84.65.34.35.20.05.610.010.010.010.010.07.68.38.75.68.17.57.5

10.05.410.07.33.410.05.32.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.816.746.884.84.65.34.35.20.05.710.010.010.010.010.07.98.39.26.18.17.57.5

10.05.410.07.85.610.06.03.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.676.826.534.84.65.34.35.40.06.1

10.06.710.05.05.07.77.59.16.37.8

10.07.57.56.37.57.87.8

10.06.33.010.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.566.726.404.55.14.93.55.20.05.610.06.710.05.05.07.77.59.06.67.8

10.07.57.56.37.57.65.710.06.33.510.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.576.676.474.55.14.93.55.30.05.910.06.710.05.05.07.77.58.96.68.310.07.57.56.37.57.65.810.06.33.310.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.766.586.954.55.15.13.45.30.05.910.08.310.010.05.08.410.09.06.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.27.9

10.06.03.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.736.556.914.55.05.03.45.20.05.610.08.310.010.05.09.010.08.98.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.63.810.05.73.510.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

6.766.507.024.45.04.93.45.50.06.410.08.310.010.05.08.710.08.28.010.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.010.05.73.510.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

120

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

7.1

7.7

8.9

8.0

4.0

 

2.6

2.3

3.1

4.0

2.5

1.7

1.0

5.6

3.9

5.7

 

7.3

8.8

9.2

6.4

5.0

 

5.5

7.8

2.0

10.0

2.3

 

5.7

6.3

5.8

5.1

2.6

-

-

-

 

6.2

4.6

5.8

8.3

 

1.7

0.0

5.0

0.0

 

8.5

-

7.9

9.1

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

6.7

8.7

10.0

4.3

3.8

-

-

-

 

5.0

-

0.0

10.0

5.0

148/162152/162

5.31

4.955.67

RANKING 151/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICACONGO, DEM. REP. OF

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

121

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.35 5.44 5.45 5.04 4.81 4.91 5.03 5.3 5.31

90

114

138

162

135 133

145149 151 153 154

150 151

CONGO, DEM. REP. OF | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.355.165.543.3

---

6.84.36.39.83.30.00.010.07.8-

8.86.9

------

5.48.39.71.72.0

---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

5.445.285.613.3

---

6.94.36.59.83.30.00.010.08.1-

9.27.1------

5.58.410.01.72.0

---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

5.455.385.523.3

---

7.04.36.99.83.30.00.010.07.2-

8.36.0

------

5.58.510.01.72.0

---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

5.045.284.803.3

---

6.34.36.48.30.00.00.00.07.2-

8.16.3

------

6.98.510.04.74.5

---

5.0-

0.010.0

-

4.815.204.422.8

---

5.94.35.08.30.00.00.00.07.4-

8.26.7------

5.710.09.61.31.8---

5.0-

0.010.0

-

4.915.364.462.8

---

5.84.64.58.30.00.00.00.07.5-

8.86.2

------

6.010.09.92.02.3

---

5.0-

0.010.05.0

5.035.234.832.9

---

6.34.66.08.31.70.05.00.07.2-

8.95.5

------

6.37.39.94.33.8

---

5.0-

0.010.05.0

5.305.784.822.7---

6.34.66.18.31.70.05.00.08.0

-8.57.5------

5.88.79.92.02.5

---

5.0-

0.010.05.0

5.315.674.952.6

---

6.24.65.88.31.70.05.00.08.5

-7.99.1------

6.78.710.04.33.8

---

5.0-

0.010.05.0

0

122

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

5.8

5.4

9.9

4.0

4.0

 

3.2

-

3.7

-

5.0

3.3

3.0

4.0

-

-

 

5.6

7.8

5.4

9.3

0.0

 

4.9

8.0

0.0

10.0

1.5

 

5.6

6.1

5.7

4.9

3.5

-

-

-

 

7.3

6.3

6.6

9.2

 

6.7

10.0

5.0

5.0

 

9.4

10.0

9.5

8.5

 

8.5

10.0

2.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.0

10.0

10.0

1.7

2.0

10.0

7.5

7.5

 

9.2

-

7.5

10.0

10.0

157/16290/162

5.90

6.785.02

RANKING 136/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICACONGO, REP. OF

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

123

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 201620152014

.00

3

4

5

6

8

7

5.63 5.65 5.7 5.39 5.33 5.66 5.73 5.84 5.90 0

90

114

138

162

129 129

137142 143 141

138134 136

CONGO, REP. OF | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.634.696.573.9

---

7.76.19.08.06.710.00.010.08.88.39.09.15.77.55.05.46.73.88.010.010.04.35.310.06.710.07.5-

5.010.0

-

5.654.906.403.9

---

7.76.19.08.06.70.010.010.08.58.38.98.45.77.55.05.46.73.86.60.010.04.74.810.06.710.07.5-

5.010.0

-

5.704.746.673.9

---

7.76.19.08.08.310.05.010.08.18.38.67.45.77.55.05.46.73.88.010.010.04.74.810.06.710.07.5-

5.010.0

-

5.394.486.303.9

---

7.46.19.07.28.310.010.05.08.18.88.57.27.07.55.08.87.56.36.210.010.01.71.57.57.55.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.334.396.283.6

---

7.46.19.07.28.310.010.05.08.18.88.37.27.07.55.08.87.56.37.010.010.04.74.37.57.55.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.664.556.783.6

---

8.16.39.09.28.310.010.05.08.28.88.57.26.37.55.08.87.56.36.710.07.94.74.07.57.55.09.2

-7.5

10.010.0

5.734.696.773.5

---

7.56.37.09.26.710.05.05.08.910.08.97.78.510.02.510.010.010.07.010.010.02.02.310.07.57.59.2

-7.5

10.010.0

5.844.816.863.6

---

7.56.37.09.26.710.05.05.09.1

10.08.98.58.510.02.510.010.010.07.6

10.010.04.33.810.07.57.59.2

-7.5

10.010.0

5.905.026.783.5

---

7.36.36.69.26.710.05.05.09.410.09.58.58.510.02.510.010.010.07.010.010.01.72.010.07.57.59.2

-7.5

10.010.0

124

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.6

5.4

8.5

10.0

6.5

 

5.9

7.3

4.4

6.3

10.0

5.0

3.5

8.7

6.1

5.4

 

9.8

9.5

9.6

10.0

10.0

 

8.0

8.0

6.1

10.0

8.0

 

6.4

6.8

6.1

6.4

6.6

8.1

6.3

5.6

 

8.4

5.2

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.1

10.0

9.4

4.8

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

9.6

10.0

10.0

8.7

8.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

6.9

0.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

33/16240/162

7.86

8.177.55

RANKING 37/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANCOSTA RICA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

125

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.83 7.82 7.68 7.92 7.89 7.86 8.06 7.88 7.86

1

20

40

60

41 4246

40 40 39

33

39 37

COSTA RICA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.837.378.306.2

---

8.55.410.010.08.35.010.010.09.7-

9.89.6

------

9.110.010.08.08.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.827.378.276.2

---

8.45.310.010.08.310.05.010.09.5

-9.89.3

------

9.110.010.08.08.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.687.288.086.2

---

8.55.410.010.06.75.05.010.09.6

-9.99.4

------

9.110.010.08.38.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.927.578.276.2

---

8.65.910.010.08.310.05.010.08.97.59.69.69.010.010.08.87.58.89.510.010.08.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.897.538.255.9

---

8.86.510.010.08.310.05.010.08.87.59.69.39.010.010.08.87.58.89.510.010.08.38.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.867.488.235.9

---

8.86.510.010.08.310.05.010.08.87.59.89.39.610.010.08.87.58.89.510.010.08.38.310.010.010.09.2

-7.5

10.010.0

8.067.508.626.78.26.35.78.76.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.09.78.79.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.610.010.08.78.310.010.010.09.2

-7.5

10.010.0

7.887.518.266.78.46.25.58.55.410.010.010.010.010.010.08.810.09.66.89.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.610.010.08.78.310.010.010.06.90.07.5

10.010.0

7.867.558.176.68.16.35.68.45.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.1

10.09.44.89.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.610.010.08.78.510.010.010.06.90.07.5

10.010.0

126

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

5.8

7.3

10.0

4.0

2.0

 

4.6

4.3

4.8

5.4

3.3

4.2

4.0

7.0

5.1

4.6

 

7.2

9.1

9.8

9.9

0.0

 

5.5

5.8

2.9

10.0

3.2

 

6.9

8.7

5.9

6.2

4.0

3.0

5.2

3.9

 

6.5

5.3

7.9

6.3

 

6.7

0.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

9.4

8.9

 

9.5

10.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.7

10.0

10.0

5.3

5.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

10.0

132/16275/162

6.53

7.066.00

RANKING 100/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICACÔTE D’IVOIRE

ô

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

127

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.7 5.79 5.75 5.86 5.96 6.29 6.49 6.44 6.530

90

114

138

162

125 126

136132

129123

111 111

100

CÔTE D’IVOIRE | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.705.505.893.82.75.13.76.64.98.06.86.70.010.010.08.07.18.58.45.35.05.05.85.45.48.010.09.53.03.310.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.795.695.903.82.75.13.76.64.98.06.86.710.00.010.07.97.19.07.75.35.05.05.85.45.48.1

10.010.03.03.510.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.755.695.823.82.75.13.76.44.97.46.86.70.010.010.07.67.18.17.75.35.05.05.85.45.48.010.010.03.03.010.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.865.706.033.82.75.13.76.54.97.37.13.35.00.05.08.310.08.26.89.510.07.5

10.010.010.05.90.48.13.32.310.07.5

10.07.5-

5.010.0

-

5.965.646.274.03.04.84.06.54.97.37.13.35.00.05.08.310.07.97.29.510.07.5

10.010.010.07.9

10.010.04.33.810.07.5

10.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.295.906.684.03.04.84.06.45.37.56.35.05.00.010.08.610.08.37.59.210.07.5

10.010.010.08.210.010.05.04.810.07.5

10.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.496.006.974.02.75.43.86.55.38.06.36.70.010.010.08.610.08.17.89.510.07.5

10.010.010.08.610.010.05.35.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.445.936.953.62.15.13.76.55.37.96.36.70.010.010.09.310.09.48.69.510.07.5

10.010.010.08.710.010.05.35.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.536.007.064.03.05.23.96.55.37.96.36.70.010.010.09.410.09.48.99.510.07.5

10.010.010.08.710.010.05.35.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

128

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.7

4.4

4.3

8.0

2.0

 

5.5

3.2

1.8

4.4

8.3

7.5

4.6

7.5

6.1

7.2

 

9.1

7.1

9.6

9.8

10.0

 

8.2

8.6

8.3

10.0

5.9

 

7.3

9.4

6.4

6.1

5.7

6.3

5.7

5.1

 

9.9

9.6

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.1

7.5

9.1

7.6

 

9.0

10.0

10.0

7.5

7.5

10.0

 

8.6

10.0

10.0

7.0

5.8

10.0

10.0

7.5

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

75/16235/162

7.71

8.466.96

RANKING 44/162EASTERN EUROPECROATIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

129

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.40 7.59 7.41 7.69 7.68 7.69 7.74 7.78 7.71

30

50

70

90

53

46

54

45 44 44 43 43 44

CROATIA | EASTERN EUROPE

7.406.728.085.66.35.15.39.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.0

-9.36.8

------

5.80.010.07.06.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.596.788.415.66.35.15.39.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.1-

9.46.9

------

8.310.010.07.06.0

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.416.688.155.66.35.15.39.89.410.010.08.310.05.010.07.8-

9.66.1------

8.210.010.07.05.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.696.908.485.66.35.15.39.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.07.77.59.55.99.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.010.010.07.06.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.686.938.425.45.55.25.59.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.07.77.59.85.69.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.010.010.07.06.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.696.908.485.45.55.25.59.89.69.910.010.010.010.010.07.87.59.95.910.010.010.010.07.5

10.09.010.010.07.06.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.747.008.485.86.35.45.89.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.87.59.86.29.010.010.07.57.5

10.08.610.010.07.06.010.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

7.787.048.525.86.95.35.49.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.37.59.48.19.010.010.07.57.5

10.08.610.010.07.05.510.010.07.5

10.010.010.010.010.0

7.716.968.465.76.35.75.19.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.17.59.17.69.010.010.07.57.5

10.08.610.010.07.05.810.010.07.5

10.010.010.010.010.0

130

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.3

6.5

6.2

10.0

6.5

 

5.9

6.1

4.2

5.9

8.3

8.3

4.0

6.4

6.2

6.9

 

9.5

8.7

9.5

9.7

10.0

 

8.3

8.3

7.9

10.0

7.0

 

7.5

9.6

6.2

6.9

6.3

-

-

-

 

9.7

9.6

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.2

7.5

8.6

5.4

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

8.7

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

18/16234/162

8.11

8.517.71

RANKING 30/162EASTERN EUROPECYPRUS

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

131

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

8.34 8.35 8.33 8.16 7.99 7.85 8.02 8.18 8.11

1

20

40

60

1714 16

24

3540

35

28 30

CYPRUS | EASTERN EUROPE

8.347.748.95

7.1---

9.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.08.910.08.97.99.010.010.010.05.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.357.778.92

7.1---

9.69.39.510.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.07.99.010.010.010.05.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.337.738.94

7.1---

9.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.08.810.08.67.89.010.010.010.05.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.167.678.66

7.1---

9.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.08.07.58.77.89.510.010.08.810.08.89.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.997.478.516.8

---

9.69.29.510.010.010.010.010.07.77.58.77.09.510.010.08.810.08.89.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.857.078.636.8

---

9.79.69.510.010.010.010.010.07.87.58.57.59.610.010.08.810.08.89.410.010.08.37.3

10.010.010.08.3

-10.05.010.0

8.027.338.706.8

---

9.79.69.510.010.010.010.010.08.07.58.87.78.510.010.07.57.57.59.410.010.08.37.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.187.698.676.9

---

9.79.59.510.010.010.010.010.07.57.58.76.38.510.010.07.57.57.59.410.010.08.37.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

8.117.718.516.3

---

9.79.69.510.010.010.010.010.07.27.58.65.48.510.010.07.57.57.59.510.010.08.77.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

132

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.8

3.2

3.4

10.0

6.5

 

6.3

5.8

3.0

6.1

10.0

8.3

3.8

8.2

6.3

7.5

 

9.4

7.9

9.8

9.9

10.0

 

8.2

8.3

8.4

10.0

6.3

 

8.1

9.8

8.1

6.4

7.8

8.7

7.2

7.4

 

9.9

9.8

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.8

7.5

8.5

7.3

 

9.5

10.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

8.7

8.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

30/16216/162

8.29

9.037.56

RANKING 21/162EASTERN EUROPECZECH REPUBLIC

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

133

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.17 8.16 8.16 8.14 8.23 8.24 8.24 8.26 8.29

1

20

40

60

2925 26 26

2118

25 2421

CZECH REPUBLIC | EASTERN EUROPE

8.177.219.137.38.36.57.09.89.69.910.010.010.010.0

-8.910.09.07.8

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.167.179.157.38.36.57.09.99.610.010.010.010.010.0

-9.010.09.18.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.167.229.097.38.36.57.09.79.69.510.010.010.010.0

-8.910.08.77.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.147.269.027.38.36.57.09.79.79.510.010.010.010.0

-8.910.08.87.89.310.010.08.87.5

10.09.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.237.429.037.38.66.56.89.79.69.510.010.010.010.0

-9.1

10.09.38.19.310.010.08.87.5

10.09.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.247.379.117.38.66.56.89.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.09.37.9

10.010.010.08.87.5

10.09.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.247.469.027.48.56.96.99.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.08.27.59.47.99.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.267.499.047.68.37.37.39.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.37.58.88.59.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.297.569.037.88.77.27.49.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.07.87.58.57.39.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

134

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.1

1.5

4.5

8.0

2.5

 

8.1

8.6

6.0

8.2

10.0

10.0

5.4

9.7

7.9

6.9

 

9.9

9.8

9.7

10.0

10.0

 

8.5

8.3

8.2

10.0

7.4

 

8.3

9.8

7.3

7.9

8.7

9.3

8.6

8.2

 

9.9

9.6

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.7

10.0

7.7

5.4

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

9.7

10.0

10.0

9.3

8.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

16/1624/162

8.55

9.337.77

RANKING 6/162WESTERN EUROPEDENMARK

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

135

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.69 8.57 8.63 8.59 8.52 8.6 8.61 8.54 8.55

1

20

40

60

48 7 7 8

5 7 8 6

DENMARK | WESTERN EUROPE

8.697.889.498.69.47.98.79.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.09.210.09.18.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.577.669.488.69.47.98.79.89.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.010.09.18.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.637.779.498.69.47.98.79.89.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.1

10.08.98.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.597.719.478.69.47.98.79.89.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.010.08.88.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.527.569.498.69.38.28.49.89.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.010.09.17.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.607.689.528.69.38.28.49.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.09.08.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.617.819.418.69.08.38.49.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.08.87.89.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.547.759.348.79.68.48.29.89.69.910.010.010.010.010.07.7

10.07.95.49.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.7

10.010.09.38.510.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

8.557.779.338.79.38.68.29.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.07.7

10.07.75.49.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.7

10.010.09.38.510.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

0

136

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.8

7.7

9.6

6.0

8.0

 

4.0

2.2

2.8

4.8

5.0

4.2

3.5

8.0

2.4

3.3

 

9.5

9.0

9.3

9.7

10.0

 

7.9

7.9

7.1

10.0

6.8

 

6.6

8.3

6.0

5.5

4.4

5.2

4.5

3.3

 

7.8

3.9

9.5

10.0

 

6.7

5.0

5.0

10.0

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

5.5

 

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

5.0

10.0

 

8.9

10.0

10.0

7.3

4.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.5

0.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

62/16281/162

7.06

6.947.18

RANKING 69/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANDOMINICAN REP.

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

137

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.67 6.99 7.07 7.08 7.03 7.18 7.28 7.13 7.06

40

60

80

10094

72 7065

69

6158

6569

DOMINICAN REP. | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

6.676.466.885.15.65.14.76.70.1

10.010.06.75.05.010.08.16.39.88.37.07.57.55.08.36.77.50.010.07.35.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.996.957.045.15.65.14.76.80.310.010.06.75.05.010.08.16.39.78.37.07.57.55.08.36.79.010.010.07.35.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.077.166.975.15.65.14.76.50.09.510.06.75.05.010.08.16.39.78.37.07.57.55.08.36.79.010.010.07.75.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.087.186.975.15.65.14.76.50.09.510.06.75.05.010.09.18.89.88.77.57.55.08.87.58.87.50.010.07.74.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.037.037.034.54.94.83.86.91.1

9.510.06.75.05.010.08.98.89.78.27.57.55.08.87.58.89.010.010.07.75.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.187.247.114.54.94.83.87.32.39.510.06.75.05.010.09.18.89.88.87.17.55.08.87.58.88.910.010.07.35.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.287.267.294.65.15.13.77.53.09.510.06.75.05.010.09.510.09.88.87.57.57.57.55.010.08.910.010.07.34.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.137.247.024.55.54.63.47.83.99.510.06.75.05.010.09.010.010.06.97.57.57.57.55.010.08.910.010.07.34.810.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

7.067.186.944.45.24.53.37.83.99.510.06.75.05.010.08.510.010.05.57.57.57.57.55.010.08.910.010.07.34.810.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

138

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.7

6.1

9.6

2.0

5.0

 

3.8

1.2

2.1

3.8

2.5

4.2

4.9

8.6

4.8

4.6

 

8.3

9.4

9.0

9.7

5.0

 

6.5

6.3

4.2

10.0

5.5

 

6.0

8.6

4.9

4.6

4.3

4.4

4.6

3.8

 

9.0

7.7

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.8

5.0

9.3

9.1

 

6.5

7.5

10.0

5.0

2.5

7.5

 

7.9

10.0

10.0

2.3

3.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

127/16259/162

6.81

7.556.06

RANKING 83/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANECUADOR

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

139

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.72 6.65 6.64 6.68 6.68 6.75 6.52 6.77 6.81

60

85

110

135

9095

102 10094 92

107

83 83

ECUADOR | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

6.726.027.424.65.34.24.47.32.89.010.010.010.010.010.08.98.310.08.37.1

10.010.07.10.08.38.510.09.35.05.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.655.927.384.65.34.24.47.32.99.010.010.010.010.010.08.58.39.97.27.1

10.010.07.10.08.38.510.010.04.75.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.645.877.414.65.34.24.47.33.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.98.39.98.37.1

10.010.07.10.08.38.410.010.04.34.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.685.887.484.65.34.24.47.63.89.010.010.010.010.010.08.68.89.87.17.5

10.010.05.05.07.58.210.010.03.34.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.686.037.334.04.74.13.38.05.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.68.89.97.17.5

10.010.05.05.07.57.23.510.03.03.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.755.887.634.04.74.13.38.25.69.010.010.010.010.010.08.58.89.96.99.210.010.05.05.07.58.1

10.010.02.73.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.525.667.394.25.04.13.58.66.79.010.010.010.010.010.07.55.09.97.76.57.5

10.05.02.57.58.010.010.02.33.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.776.097.454.24.64.43.68.87.49.010.010.010.010.010.07.65.09.68.26.57.5

10.05.02.57.57.9

10.010.02.33.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

6.816.067.554.34.44.63.89.07.79.510.010.010.010.010.07.85.09.39.16.57.5

10.05.02.57.57.9

10.010.02.33.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

140

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.1

8.2

7.1

2.0

7.0

 

3.9

6.9

4.1

4.9

1.7

5.0

3.4

8.2

6.3

5.7

 

8.1

6.3

9.0

7.2

10.0

 

5.6

4.9

3.7

9.2

4.7

 

4.8

4.0

4.9

5.6

3.6

2.9

3.8

4.2

 

5.8

9.0

5.6

2.8

 

1.7

5.0

0.0

0.0

 

3.7

2.5

5.9

2.8

 

3.5

5.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

5.0

 

6.5

10.0

7.4

1.3

1.5

7.5

10.0

7.5

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

147/162158/162

4.81

3.895.72

RANKING 156/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAEGYPT

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

141

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6 5.88 5.94 5.74 5.67 5.35 5.04 4.81 4.81

90

114

138

162

117122

128

136 137

146

153 155 156

EGYPT | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

6.006.435.584.23.34.74.57.49.59.03.76.710.00.010.07.54.29.29.03.82.52.52.95.85.46.310.09.93.04.86.76.73.32.5

-5.00.0

-

5.886.215.554.23.34.74.57.29.68.53.76.70.010.010.07.64.28.710.03.82.52.52.95.85.46.310.09.63.04.86.76.73.32.5

-5.00.0

-

5.946.355.544.23.34.74.57.39.19.03.76.710.00.010.07.64.28.99.73.82.52.52.95.85.46.1

10.09.92.34.06.76.73.32.5

-5.00.0

-

5.746.185.294.23.34.74.56.48.76.93.63.30.010.00.07.65.08.79.05.85.07.56.33.86.37.27.79.83.34.510.07.57.52.5

-5.00.0

-

5.676.145.203.73.13.94.16.59.06.93.63.30.010.00.07.65.09.28.75.85.07.56.33.86.37.28.910.02.74.010.07.57.52.5

-5.00.0

-

5.356.014.703.73.13.94.15.99.06.02.83.30.010.00.07.35.08.97.96.35.07.56.33.86.36.02.29.42.72.510.07.57.50.0

-0.00.00.0

5.045.784.303.52.33.94.36.29.06.92.81.75.00.00.06.92.59.19.13.55.02.52.52.55.06.68.98.72.01.87.5

10.07.50.0

-0.00.00.0

4.815.773.853.52.43.84.35.69.05.02.81.75.00.00.04.12.56.23.73.55.02.52.52.55.06.510.07.51.71.37.5

10.07.50.0

-0.00.00.0

4.815.723.893.62.93.84.25.89.05.62.81.75.00.00.03.72.55.92.83.55.02.52.52.55.06.510.07.41.31.57.5

10.07.50.0

-0.00.00.0

.00

142

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.4

8.2

9.5

8.0

8.0

 

3.6

3.7

2.6

4.2

4.2

2.5

3.8

8.2

2.3

0.8

 

9.8

9.5

9.8

9.9

10.0

 

7.7

8.2

6.6

10.0

5.9

 

6.2

8.4

4.4

5.9

4.4

5.1

5.0

3.0

 

6.5

0.0

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.1

10.0

9.4

7.8

 

8.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

10.0

 

7.5

0.0

10.0

6.7

5.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.5

0.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

67/16283/162

7.03

6.927.15

RANKING 70/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANEL SALVADOR

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

143

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.4 7.16 7.22 6.99 7.14 7.2 7.42 7.13 7.0300

40

55

70

85

53

67

62

75

59 60

52

65

70

EL SALVADOR | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.407.537.273.94.44.92.56.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.09.3

-9.69.0

------

8.010.010.06.75.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.167.406.923.94.44.92.56.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.09.1-

10.08.2

------

5.50.010.06.75.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.227.217.233.94.44.92.56.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.09.0

-10.08.0

------

8.010.010.06.35.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.997.146.843.94.44.92.56.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.67.59.98.37.87.57.58.87.57.56.50.010.07.05.87.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.147.097.204.66.14.73.16.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.08.57.59.88.37.87.57.58.87.57.57.8

10.010.06.75.87.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.207.207.214.66.14.73.16.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.08.87.59.79.37.57.57.58.87.57.57.9

10.010.07.06.07.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

7.427.357.494.86.15.13.46.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.09.610.09.49.38.07.57.57.57.5

10.09.010.010.07.06.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.137.147.124.55.44.83.46.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.09.210.09.48.28.07.57.57.57.5

10.09.010.010.07.05.810.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

7.037.156.924.45.15.03.06.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.09.47.88.07.57.57.57.5

10.07.50.010.06.75.510.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

144

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.9

3.5

6.1

7.0

7.0

 

7.4

7.8

5.5

7.3

8.3

6.7

5.7

9.5

8.3

7.7

 

9.3

7.8

9.5

10.0

10.0

 

8.4

8.3

8.5

10.0

7.0

 

8.2

10.0

6.3

8.3

7.8

8.8

7.8

6.8

 

9.6

8.7

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.3

7.5

9.1

8.4

 

9.5

10.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.6

10.0

10.0

8.3

9.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

13/16217/162

8.44

9.017.86

RANKING 14/162EASTERN EUROPEESTONIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

145

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.4 8.38 8.44 8.35 8.32 8.34 8.4 8.45 8.44

1

20

40

60

14 12 1115 16 16 16 16 14

ESTONIA | EASTERN EUROPE

8.407.779.047.58.07.17.59.17.4

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.09.48.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.387.709.067.58.07.17.59.17.99.510.010.010.010.010.09.410.09.48.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.447.829.077.58.07.17.59.37.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.09.47.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.357.748.967.58.07.17.59.38.010.010.010.010.010.010.08.47.59.68.19.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.327.688.977.58.27.27.29.48.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.37.59.47.99.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.610.010.08.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.347.708.977.58.27.27.29.58.410.010.010.010.010.010.08.47.59.48.19.210.07.5

10.010.010.09.610.010.08.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.407.799.007.68.27.57.19.68.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.07.59.37.09.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.610.010.08.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.457.938.967.68.07.77.09.68.710.010.010.010.010.010.08.47.59.68.19.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.610.010.08.39.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.447.869.017.88.87.86.89.68.710.010.010.010.010.010.08.37.59.18.49.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.610.010.08.39.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

0 0

146

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.6

8.2

9.1

4.0

5.0

 

4.6

4.5

4.3

5.3

1.7

7.5

5.5

7.0

5.0

5.7

 

5.7

9.0

5.4

8.5

0.0

 

5.1

5.2

3.5

10.0

1.5

 

6.6

7.1

7.3

5.6

3.3

2.6

3.9

3.4

 

6.7

7.0

7.3

5.9

 

6.7

5.0

5.0

10.0

 

5.6

2.5

8.1

6.0

 

1.5

0.0

0.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

 

5.3

10.0

8.4

0.3

0.5

7.5

7.5

2.5

 

6.7

-

10.0

0.0

10.0

146/162150/162

5.40

5.065.73

RANKING 150/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAETHIOPIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

147

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.36 5.5 5.47 5.39 5.54 5.69 5.32 5.35 5.40 0

90

114

138

162

134 132

144 142139 140

149 148 150

ETHIOPIA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.365.355.374.54.04.64.96.66.67.65.78.35.010.010.07.47.19.06.32.32.52.50.01.35.45.210.09.81.71.86.76.70.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.505.785.224.54.04.64.96.96.68.35.76.710.00.010.07.17.18.95.42.32.52.50.01.35.45.1

10.09.51.01.86.76.70.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.475.605.354.54.04.64.96.76.67.95.78.35.010.010.07.27.18.95.62.32.52.50.01.35.45.1

10.09.51.01.86.76.70.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.395.165.624.54.04.64.96.66.67.55.96.75.010.05.06.45.09.05.34.05.02.55.03.83.86.210.09.20.71.37.57.57.55.0

-10.00.0

-

5.545.585.513.83.03.94.56.86.67.95.96.75.010.05.06.65.09.05.84.05.02.55.03.83.86.310.09.40.71.37.57.57.55.0

-10.00.0

-

5.695.535.863.83.03.94.56.97.07.95.98.35.010.010.06.75.09.06.13.85.02.55.03.83.86.310.09.31.01.37.57.57.56.7-

10.00.010.0

5.325.465.183.32.33.63.96.97.08.05.96.75.05.010.06.12.59.46.51.50.00.02.52.52.55.310.08.30.71.07.57.52.56.7-

10.00.010.0

5.355.555.163.02.13.73.36.97.07.95.96.75.05.010.06.42.59.37.31.50.00.02.52.52.55.510.09.00.71.07.57.52.56.7-

10.00.010.0

5.405.735.063.32.63.93.46.77.07.35.96.75.05.010.05.62.58.16.01.50.00.02.52.52.55.310.08.40.30.57.57.52.56.7-

10.00.010.0

148

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.0

3.5

9.5

6.0

5.0

 

6.1

-

4.6

-

7.9

-

5.1

7.7

-

-

 

6.4

7.3

9.2

9.2

0.0

 

6.6

5.0

6.4

10.0

5.0

 

8.8

9.4

9.3

7.8

4.7

-

-

-

 

8.9

9.1

10.0

7.5

 

8.3

10.0

5.0

10.0

 

9.2

-

9.1

9.4

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

7.7

10.0

10.0

4.7

6.0

-

-

-

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

10.0

88/16249/162

7.29

7.796.79

RANKING 55/162OCEANIAFIJI

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

149

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.52 7.32 7.25 7.2 7.09 6.86 7.05 7.26 7.290

30

50

70

90

48

5660 61 63

84

67

5855

FIJI | OCEANIA

7.527.267.794.3

---

9.79.210.010.08.310.05.010.08.1-

8.28.0

------

7.710.010.05.35.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.327.087.564.3

---

9.58.610.010.08.35.010.010.07.4-

7.77.0------

7.010.010.04.73.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.256.937.564.3

---

9.79.1

10.010.08.310.05.010.07.3-

8.06.6

------

6.810.010.04.03.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.207.047.364.3

---

9.19.1

10.08.38.35.010.010.06.7-

7.16.4

------

6.810.010.04.03.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.096.847.354.0

---

9.19.1

10.08.38.35.010.010.07.2-

7.76.8

------

6.910.010.04.03.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.866.447.284.0

---

8.99.1

10.07.58.35.010.010.07.1-

7.86.5

------

7.010.010.04.04.0

---

10.0-

10.010.010.0

7.056.637.484.3

---

8.99.1

10.07.58.310.05.010.08.0

-8.57.6------

7.110.010.04.04.5

---

10.0-

10.010.010.0

7.266.827.704.5

---

8.99.1

10.07.58.310.05.010.09.1-

9.58.6

------

7.410.010.04.75.0

---

10.0-

10.010.010.0

7.296.797.794.7---

8.99.1

10.07.58.310.05.010.09.2

-9.19.4

------

7.710.010.04.76.0

---

10.0-

10.010.010.0

150

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.2

2.9

3.2

8.0

2.5

 

8.8

9.7

8.0

9.3

10.0

10.0

5.8

7.8

9.7

8.9

 

9.4

7.8

9.7

9.9

10.0

 

8.2

8.3

8.5

10.0

6.2

 

7.7

9.5

5.2

8.5

8.6

9.5

8.0

8.5

 

9.8

9.4

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.9

10.0

8.7

5.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.7

10.0

10.0

8.7

9.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

22/1625/162

8.47

9.297.65

RANKING 10/162WESTERN EUROPEFINLAND

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

151

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.65 8.61 8.65 8.67 8.63 8.58 8.64 8.56 8.47

1

20

40

60

6 6 4 4 4 6 6 610

FINLAND | WESTERN EUROPE

8.657.819.508.79.77.98.79.79.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.09.08.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.617.719.518.79.77.98.79.79.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.09.18.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.657.799.508.79.77.98.79.79.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.08.98.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.677.879.488.79.77.98.79.79.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.08.89.38.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.637.819.448.69.77.58.59.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.88.89.18.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.587.709.468.69.77.58.59.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.08.88.99.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.647.799.498.69.67.88.59.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.08.88.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.567.719.418.79.58.08.59.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.27.6

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.477.659.298.69.58.08.59.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.07.9

10.08.75.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

152

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.2

3.0

2.4

8.0

3.5

 

6.9

7.1

5.7

7.3

8.3

8.3

6.4

6.4

7.8

6.5

 

9.5

8.1

9.8

10.0

10.0

 

8.2

8.3

7.7

10.0

6.8

 

7.5

9.4

5.6

7.3

6.8

6.8

7.0

6.5

 

9.7

9.5

9.6

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.3

7.5

7.1

7.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

10.0

10.0

8.0

6.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

57/16225/162

8.01

8.777.25

RANKING 32/162WESTERN EUROPEFRANCE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

153

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.19 8.21 8.1 8.05 8.01 8 88.15 8.01

1

20

40

60

2621

28

34 33 3330

3532

FRANCE | WESTERN EUROPE

8.197.428.977.07.46.86.99.69.39.59.810.010.010.010.09.210.09.78.19.7

10.010.010.010.08.39.410.010.08.07.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.217.439.007.07.46.86.99.89.510.09.810.010.010.010.09.1

10.09.67.69.7

10.010.010.010.08.39.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.107.428.787.07.46.86.99.69.59.59.88.35.010.010.09.010.09.37.69.7

10.010.010.010.08.39.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.057.338.767.07.46.86.99.69.59.59.88.310.05.010.08.58.89.37.4

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.017.278.756.97.36.96.59.69.59.59.88.310.05.010.08.58.89.07.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.007.238.776.97.36.96.59.79.59.510.08.310.05.010.08.58.89.27.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.157.368.93

7.17.67.06.69.79.59.510.010.010.010.010.08.17.59.47.4

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.007.358.666.97.27.16.59.79.49.7

10.010.010.010.010.07.37.57.76.710.010.010.010.010.010.07.80.010.08.06.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

8.017.258.776.86.87.06.59.79.59.610.010.010.010.010.07.37.57.17.2

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.06.810.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

.00 .000

154

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.2

3.7

9.8

8.0

3.5

 

3.9

3.4

3.6

5.1

3.3

5.0

2.9

4.6

4.9

5.9

 

6.6

8.4

8.3

9.6

0.0

 

5.7

6.3

3.7

10.0

2.8

 

6.8

8.1

7.3

5.0

4.2

-

-

-

 

8.0

6.8

9.0

8.3

 

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

 

8.9

7.5

9.9

9.4

 

4.0

5.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

7.5

 

6.2

10.0

10.0

2.0

3.8

7.5

7.5

2.5

 

3.3

-

0.0

10.0

0.0

140/162144/162

5.58

5.325.84

RANKING 144/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAGABON

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

155

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.9 5.94 5.8 5.8 5.85.73 5.4 5.55 5.58

90

114

138

162

120 118

133 135 135138

147143 144

GABON | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.905.855.944.8

---

7.66.59.56.71.70.00.05.08.28.38.67.66.15.05.05.48.36.77.6

10.010.02.04.310.06.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.945.806.084.8

---

7.66.59.56.73.35.00.05.08.08.38.37.56.15.05.05.48.36.77.5

10.010.02.03.810.06.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.805.546.064.8

---

7.46.59.06.73.30.05.05.08.18.38.08.16.15.05.05.48.36.77.6

10.010.02.04.310.06.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

5.805.446.164.8

---

7.46.59.06.73.310.00.00.08.08.88.07.27.57.57.57.56.38.87.3

10.010.02.04.010.07.57.55.0

-0.010.0

-

5.735.376.094.6

---

7.46.59.06.73.310.00.00.08.08.87.57.77.57.57.57.56.38.87.3

10.010.02.03.810.07.57.55.0

-0.010.0

-

5.805.426.194.6

---

8.26.89.58.33.310.00.00.08.18.87.97.77.97.57.57.56.38.87.3

10.010.02.04.010.07.57.53.3

-0.010.00.0

5.405.575.234.4

---

8.06.89.08.30.00.00.00.07.77.58.07.74.05.02.52.52.57.56.210.010.02.04.07.57.52.53.3

-0.010.00.0

5.555.785.324.4

---

8.06.89.08.30.00.00.00.08.67.59.48.74.05.02.52.52.57.56.310.010.02.04.57.57.52.53.3

-0.010.00.0

5.585.845.324.2

---

8.06.89.08.30.00.00.00.08.97.59.99.44.05.02.52.52.57.56.210.010.02.03.87.57.52.53.3

-0.010.00.0

0 0 0 0 0

156

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.5

8.3

9.6

4.0

8.0

 

5.5

4.6

5.1

5.8

3.3

5.8

5.1

6.3

7.7

6.9

 

9.3

9.0

9.4

8.6

10.0

 

7.5

6.5

5.2

10.0

8.2

 

7.0

7.2

7.9

5.9

4.0

-

-

-

 

6.2

6.3

8.0

4.1

 

6.7

10.0

5.0

5.0

 

7.6

-

8.7

6.5

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

2.9

10.0

0.0

0.3

1.3

-

-

-

 

5.0

-

10.0

0.0

5.0

49/162145/162

6.32

5.307.34

RANKING 115/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAGAMBIA, THE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

157

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.41 6.62 6.48 6.62 6.56 6.34 6.32

60

94

128

162

114105

109102 105

115 115

GAMBIA, THE | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

6.417.245.584.8

---

6.96.18.56.08.310.05.010.08.8

-9.28.4

------

4.210.04.11.31.3---

0.0-

0.00.0

-

6.627.046.194.8

---

6.76.1

10.04.18.35.010.010.09.0

-9.48.5

------

4.210.04.31.31.3---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.486.876.084.4

---

6.56.19.54.18.35.010.010.09.3

-9.29.4

------

4.110.04.50.71.3---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.627.325.934.4

---

6.76.39.54.16.75.010.05.09.5

-9.39.6

------

4.110.04.60.71.3---

5.0-

10.00.05.0

6.567.355.784.2

---

6.26.38.04.16.710.05.05.09.6

-9.69.6

------

4.310.04.81.01.5---

5.0-

10.00.05.0

6.347.225.464.2

---

6.26.38.04.16.710.05.05.08.5

-9.08.0

------

2.810.00.00.31.0---

5.0-

10.00.05.0

6.327.345.304.0

---

6.26.38.04.16.710.05.05.07.6-

8.76.5

------

2.910.00.00.31.3---

5.0-

10.00.05.0

158

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.5

5.3

6.9

8.0

10.0

 

6.3

4.3

4.0

6.1

5.3

-

6.8

10.0

7.0

7.0

 

9.2

8.3

9.0

9.6

10.0

 

8.6

9.3

7.6

10.0

7.4

 

8.5

9.8

7.8

7.8

5.4

5.6

5.4

5.1

 

8.7

9.6

8.9

7.5

 

8.3

5.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.2

7.5

8.1

5.9

 

8.5

10.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

10.0

 

8.6

10.0

10.0

5.7

4.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.0

7.0

5.0

10.0

10.0

7/16258/162

7.80

7.588.02

RANKING 40/162CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIAGEORGIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

159

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.56 7.78 7.82 7.55 7.56 7.81 7.90 7.88 7.80

30

50

70

90

46 4441

52 50

43 41 39 40

GEORGIA | CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA

7.567.577.546.05.36.16.67.67.65.210.010.010.010.010.08.7-

9.67.7------

4.50.010.05.32.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.787.418.156.05.36.16.68.68.07.7

10.010.010.010.010.08.9

-9.97.8------

7.110.010.05.03.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.827.508.146.05.36.16.68.58.27.3

10.010.010.010.010.08.6

-9.77.5------

7.510.010.05.34.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.557.647.466.05.36.16.68.18.28.57.56.710.05.05.08.78.810.07.48.310.07.56.37.5

10.08.310.010.05.74.810.07.5

10.07.5-

5.010.0

-

7.567.757.385.34.96.05.18.38.98.57.56.710.05.05.09.08.810.08.18.310.07.56.37.5

10.08.410.010.06.05.010.07.5

10.07.5-

5.010.0

-

7.817.877.765.34.96.05.18.58.99.07.58.310.05.010.08.98.89.78.19.210.07.56.37.5

10.08.410.010.06.05.310.07.5

10.08.3

-5.010.010.0

7.908.027.775.75.46.35.48.58.99.07.58.35.010.010.08.37.59.67.98.510.07.57.57.5

10.08.710.010.06.05.010.010.010.08.3

-5.010.010.0

7.887.987.786.06.16.15.68.79.69.07.58.35.010.010.07.67.58.47.08.510.07.57.57.5

10.08.710.010.05.75.010.010.010.08.07.05.010.010.0

7.808.027.585.45.65.45.18.79.68.97.58.35.010.010.07.27.58.15.98.510.07.57.57.5

10.08.610.010.05.74.810.010.010.08.07.05.010.010.0

160

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.5

3.9

3.1

10.0

5.0

 

7.4

7.5

7.0

7.6

10.0

8.3

5.8

6.8

7.2

6.6

 

9.5

8.1

9.9

9.9

10.0

 

8.0

8.3

8.0

10.0

5.9

 

8.0

8.3

7.4

8.2

8.3

8.6

8.5

7.7

 

9.8

9.5

9.9

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.7

10.0

7.3

5.8

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

10.0

8.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

20/1629/162

8.46

9.247.69

RANKING 13/162WESTERN EUROPEGERMANY

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

161

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.32 8.35 8.35 8.46 8.42 8.44 8.49 8.48 8.46

1

20

40

60

1814 14

1013 12 12 13 13

GERMANY | WESTERN EUROPE

8.327.509.147.98.18.07.69.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.08.18.88.76.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.08.08.510.010.06.710.0

-10.010.0

-

8.357.559.147.98.18.07.69.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.08.28.88.96.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.08.08.310.010.06.710.0

-10.010.0

-

8.357.599.117.98.18.07.69.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.07.88.88.56.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.08.08.310.010.06.710.0

-10.010.0

-

8.467.689.247.98.18.07.69.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.08.710.08.87.3

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.08.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.427.649.217.88.28.27.19.89.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.08.410.08.27.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.08.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.447.669.227.88.28.27.19.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.410.08.46.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.08.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.497.679.308.28.68.27.69.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.08.17.4

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.487.679.298.38.68.67.79.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.1

10.07.66.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

8.467.699.248.38.68.57.79.89.59.910.010.010.010.010.07.7

10.07.35.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

162

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.0

5.4

9.6

6.0

7.0

 

5.4

6.0

5.3

5.5

5.0

4.2

3.7

7.1

6.4

5.6

 

7.0

7.1

9.3

6.5

5.0

 

6.5

7.3

4.4

10.0

4.3

 

7.2

8.4

6.6

6.4

5.7

5.8

6.2

5.1

 

9.0

9.3

9.5

8.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.1

7.5

8.8

8.0

 

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

8.8

10.0

10.0

7.0

6.8

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

7.5

-

7.5

5.0

10.0

98/16246/162

7.24

7.876.60

RANKING 57/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAGHANA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

163

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.21 7.25 7.17 7.20 7.03 7.23 7.14 7.12 7.24

30

50

70

90

62 60

66

61

69

58

65 67

57

GHANA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

7.216.827.615.45.86.14.58.89.39.57.7

10.010.010.010.07.47.18.66.68.810.010.07.17.1

10.09.310.010.07.37.8

10.010.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

7.256.877.635.45.86.14.58.89.39.57.7

10.010.010.010.07.67.18.77.08.810.010.07.17.1

10.09.310.010.07.37.8

10.010.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

7.176.757.585.45.86.14.58.89.39.57.7

10.010.010.010.07.17.17.66.78.810.010.07.17.1

10.09.310.010.07.37.8

10.010.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

7.206.767.655.45.86.14.59.09.39.58.210.010.010.010.07.78.87.96.48.510.07.57.58.88.89.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

7.036.447.635.45.95.94.49.09.39.58.210.010.010.010.07.68.87.56.48.510.07.57.58.88.89.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

7.236.557.925.45.95.94.49.09.39.58.210.010.010.010.07.78.87.96.58.810.07.57.58.88.89.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.07.5-

7.55.010.0

7.146.417.875.86.46.15.09.09.39.58.210.010.010.010.07.77.58.67.07.57.57.57.57.57.58.910.010.07.37.5

10.07.5

10.07.5-

7.55.010.0

7.126.527.715.35.16.14.79.09.39.58.210.010.010.010.08.07.59.07.57.57.57.57.57.57.58.36.410.07.37.010.07.5

10.07.5-

7.55.010.0

7.246.607.875.75.86.25.19.09.39.58.210.010.010.010.08.17.58.88.07.57.57.57.57.57.58.810.010.07.06.810.07.5

10.07.5-

7.55.010.0

164

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.4

5.2

3.9

6.0

2.5

 

5.8

4.7

2.3

4.8

8.3

7.5

4.1

8.0

5.6

6.6

 

8.0

7.6

9.7

9.8

5.0

 

7.7

8.3

7.9

10.0

4.5

 

6.4

7.9

5.0

6.4

5.8

6.4

5.7

5.3

 

8.9

9.7

8.6

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.3

10.0

7.6

4.4

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.7

10.0

10.0

5.7

5.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

6.8

7.0

5.0

10.0

5.0

108/16245/162

7.20

7.956.46

RANKING 61/162EASTERN EUROPEGREECE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

165

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.94 7.86 7.71 7.71 7.63 7.49 7.48 7.26 7.20

30

50

70

90

38 39

45 44 4650 50

5861

GREECE | EASTERN EUROPE

7.947.108.776.17.26.15.09.79.59.510.010.010.010.010.09.210.08.69.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.010.07.06.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.866.968.776.17.26.15.09.69.59.510.010.010.010.010.09.210.08.69.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.010.07.06.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.716.818.626.17.26.15.09.69.49.510.010.010.010.010.09.210.08.68.810.010.010.010.010.010.07.81.0

10.07.06.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.716.698.736.17.26.15.09.69.49.510.010.010.010.010.09.08.88.99.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.07.06.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.636.678.605.86.76.14.69.69.49.510.010.010.010.010.08.68.87.99.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.810.010.06.05.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.496.888.095.86.76.14.68.99.59.08.310.010.010.010.08.98.88.89.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.010.05.35.010.010.010.06.7-

5.010.05.0

7.486.818.145.86.65.94.99.09.69.08.310.010.010.010.09.310.09.18.710.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.010.04.74.810.010.010.06.7-

5.010.05.0

7.266.458.075.97.15.75.19.09.79.08.310.010.010.010.08.010.08.35.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.010.05.05.010.010.010.06.87.05.010.05.0

7.206.467.955.86.45.75.38.99.78.68.310.010.010.010.07.3

10.07.64.410.010.010.010.010.010.08.710.010.05.75.510.010.010.06.87.05.010.05.0

166

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

9.5

8.7

9.9

10.0

9.5

 

4.4

4.3

3.1

5.0

6.7

4.2

3.4

8.3

3.0

2.6

 

9.6

9.3

9.9

9.1

10.0

 

8.2

8.6

6.3

10.0

7.9

 

6.6

9.6

4.0

6.0

4.0

5.4

3.5

3.0

 

6.3

0.0

9.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.5

10.0

8.9

6.5

 

7.5

7.5

7.5

10.0

2.5

10.0

 

7.5

4.0

10.0

4.0

4.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

6.3

0.0

5.0

10.0

10.0

23/16299/162

7.09

6.557.64

RANKING 66/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANGUATEMALA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

167

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.2 7.17 7.21 6.9 7 7.14 7.3 7.11 7.09

50

75

100

125

64 6663

84

73

64

57

68 66

GUATEMALA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.207.217.194.65.94.13.76.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.08.87.19.69.68.510.010.07.17.18.36.90.010.04.73.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.177.157.184.65.94.13.76.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.08.77.19.49.68.510.010.07.17.18.36.90.010.04.73.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.217.157.274.65.94.13.76.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.67.19.29.48.510.010.07.17.18.38.310.010.04.73.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.907.226.574.65.94.13.76.20.08.510.010.010.010.010.08.87.59.49.47.57.57.57.57.57.56.33.310.04.73.57.57.57.56.3

-2.510.0

-

7.007.416.584.15.53.63.06.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.87.59.69.47.57.57.57.57.57.57.3

10.010.04.73.87.57.57.56.3

-2.510.0

-

7.147.666.624.15.53.63.06.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.57.59.38.87.57.57.57.57.57.55.80.010.04.33.87.57.57.58.3

-5.010.010.0

7.307.656.954.15.63.63.06.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.09.38.87.57.57.5

10.02.510.08.310.010.04.04.010.010.010.08.3

-5.010.010.0

7.117.696.533.95.63.32.96.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.47.67.57.57.5

10.02.510.06.90.010.04.04.310.010.010.06.30.05.010.010.0

7.097.646.554.05.43.53.06.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.08.96.57.57.57.5

10.02.510.07.54.010.04.04.310.010.010.06.30.05.010.010.0

.000 00

168

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

3.1

-

-

-

 

7.0

6.5

9.5

5.1

 

3.3

0.0

5.0

5.0

 

8.5

10.0

9.1

6.5

 

9.0

7.5

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

5.8

1.9

10.0

3.3

2.8

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

1.7

-

0.0

0.0

5.0

137/162140/162

5.65

5.375.93

RANKING 141/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAGUINEA

4.7

7.6

-

0.0

6.5

 

3.8

-

3.2

-

3.3

4.2

3.3

7.3

-

-

 

6.0

6.7

7.7

9.7

0.0

 

5.7

7.5

4.3

10.0

1.2

 

6.0

7.5

3.5

6.9

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

169

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.77 5.49 5.65 5.65

90

114

138

162

139143

140 141

GUINEA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

5.775.655.883.1---

7.06.59.55.15.010.00.05.08.68.89.77.47.97.57.58.88.88.87.010.010.03.73.07.57.57.55.0

-0.010.05.0

5.495.625.373.0

---

7.06.59.55.13.30.05.05.09.010.09.57.49.07.57.5

10.010.010.05.60.010.03.73.07.57.57.51.7-

0.00.05.0

5.655.745.563.3

---

7.06.59.55.13.30.05.05.08.710.08.77.49.07.57.5

10.010.010.07.010.010.03.72.87.57.57.51.7-

0.00.05.0

5.655.935.373.1---

7.06.59.55.13.30.05.05.08.510.09.16.59.07.57.5

10.010.010.05.81.9

10.03.32.87.57.57.51.7-

0.00.05.0

170

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

2.8

-

-

-

 

7.0

6.2

9.0

5.8

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.9

-

9.9

9.8

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

7.1

10.0

10.0

4.3

4.0

-

-

-

 

8.3

-

5.0

10.0

10.0

154/16287/162

6.05

6.865.25

RANKING 133/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAGUINEA-BISSAU

6.5

9.6

-

6.0

4.0

 

3.2

2.5

2.8

5.9

0.8

4.2

5.4

6.2

2.0

4.1

 

7.9

9.4

9.0

8.4

5.0

 

5.1

7.4

3.1

6.6

3.2

 

6.9

10.0

5.1

5.5

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

171

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.69 5.83 5.69 5.94 5.96 5.63 6 6.21 6.05.00

90

114

138

162

126 125

138

131 129

142

132

120

133

GUINEA-BISSAU | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.694.816.583.7---

6.95.810.05.010.010.010.0

-9.0

-9.38.8

------

7.410.010.05.04.5

---

5.0-

0.010.0

-

5.835.196.463.7---

6.45.88.55.010.010.010.0

-9.3

-9.98.7------

7.310.010.05.04.0

---

5.0-

0.010.0

-

5.695.056.333.7---

6.45.88.55.010.010.010.0

-8.3

-9.47.2------

7.210.010.05.03.8

---

5.0-

0.010.0

-

5.945.626.253.7---

6.85.88.56.010.010.010.010.08.2

-9.27.2------

7.210.010.05.03.8

---

3.8-

7.50.0

-

5.965.965.953.0

---

6.85.88.56.010.010.010.010.07.8-

8.76.9

------

6.610.010.03.72.8

---

3.8-

7.50.0

-

5.635.076.193.0

---

6.86.28.55.810.010.010.010.08.3

-9.07.6------

6.610.010.03.72.8

---

5.0-

5.00.010.0

6.005.356.663.0

---

7.06.29.05.810.010.010.010.07.7-

9.06.5

------

7.110.010.04.34.0

---

8.3-

5.010.010.0

6.215.586.833.1---

7.06.29.05.810.010.010.010.09.0

-9.88.2

------

7.010.010.04.04.0

---

8.3-

5.010.010.0

6.055.256.862.8

---

7.06.29.05.810.010.010.010.09.9

-9.99.8

------

7.110.010.04.34.0

---

8.3-

5.010.010.0

172

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.9

5.3

-

6.0

6.5

 

4.4

3.9

4.1

4.5

6.7

2.5

4.4

7.6

3.0

4.4

 

8.3

9.8

8.7

9.9

5.0

 

6.4

6.5

3.8

10.0

5.3

 

6.5

6.3

7.2

5.9

4.7

4.9

5.1

4.0

 

7.4

2.7

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

-

 

9.2

-

9.7

8.7

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

8.1

10.0

10.0

6.3

6.0

-

-

-

 

5.0

-

-

5.0

-

119/16278/162

6.68

7.046.31

RANKING 96/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANGUYANA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

173

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 201620152014

60

85

110

135

93

81

99

6571

85

102

86

96

GUYANA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

6.686.406.954.8

---

6.31.57.4

10.010.010.010.010.09.8

-9.79.8

------

8.610.010.07.76.8

---

5.0--

5.0-

6.836.337.344.8

---

7.73.79.510.010.010.010.010.09.9

-10.09.8

------

8.610.010.07.76.8

---

5.0--

5.0-

6.706.217.194.8

---

7.32.59.510.010.010.010.010.09.6

-9.49.8

------

8.610.010.07.76.8

---

5.0--

5.0-

7.086.317.854.8

---

7.53.19.510.010.010.010.010.09.7-

9.69.8

------

8.410.010.07.36.3

---

10.0--

10.0-

7.016.307.714.4

---

7.42.69.510.010.010.010.010.09.7-

9.69.8

------

8.410.010.07.06.5

---

10.0--

10.0-

6.846.047.634.4

---

7.11.89.510.010.010.010.0

-9.6

-9.79.5

------

8.410.010.06.76.8

---

10.0--

10.0-

6.586.216.954.2

---

7.22.29.510.010.010.010.0

-9.5

-9.79.3

------

8.210.010.06.36.5

---

5.0--

5.0-

6.736.526.954.34.54.83.57.22.29.510.010.010.010.0

-9.3

-9.79.0

------

8.210.010.06.36.5

---

5.0--

5.0-

6.686.317.044.74.95.14.07.42.79.510.010.010.010.0

-9.2

-9.78.7------

8.110.010.06.36.0

---

5.0--

5.0-

05

6

7

8

6.68 6.83 6.7 7.08 7.01 6.84 6.58 6.73 6.68

174

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.4

8.8

9.9

7.0

8.0

 

2.5

2.4

2.4

2.8

0.0

2.5

3.9

2.7

3.4

3.6

 

7.2

7.9

8.7

7.2

5.0

 

7.5

7.0

6.2

10.0

6.8

 

6.9

8.2

7.9

4.5

3.6

-

-

-

 

7.8

6.0

9.0

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.4

10.0

8.9

6.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.2

10.0

10.0

4.3

5.8

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

6.9

0.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

104/16274/162

6.85

7.186.51

RANKING 75/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANHAITI

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

175

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.94 6.93 6.62 6.74 6.52 6.74 7.03 6.88 6.85

60

85

110

135

75 75

10397

105

94

68

77 75

HAITI | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

6.946.767.123.6

---

8.67.99.58.310.010.010.010.07.84.210.09.26.810.010.04.24.25.48.610.010.05.05.010.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.936.797.073.6

---

8.37.69.08.310.010.010.010.07.94.210.09.66.810.010.04.24.25.48.710.010.05.05.810.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.626.217.023.6

---

8.27.39.08.310.010.010.010.07.64.29.69.06.810.010.04.24.25.48.710.010.05.35.810.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.746.297.193.6

---

7.66.48.08.310.010.010.010.09.610.09.99.09.310.010.010.010.06.38.710.010.05.35.510.010.010.06.3

-7.55.0

-

6.526.007.053.2

---

7.46.08.08.310.010.010.010.09.610.09.98.99.310.010.010.010.06.38.710.010.05.35.810.010.010.06.3

-7.55.0

-

6.746.367.123.2

---

7.46.08.08.310.010.010.010.09.610.09.88.98.810.010.010.010.06.38.710.010.05.35.510.010.010.07.5-

7.55.010.0

7.036.587.473.3

---

7.86.09.08.310.010.010.010.09.610.09.88.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.310.010.05.05.810.07.5

10.09.2

-7.5

10.010.0

6.886.547.213.4

---

7.86.09.08.310.010.010.010.09.210.09.38.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.010.04.75.510.07.5

10.06.90.07.5

10.010.0

6.856.517.183.6

---

7.86.09.08.310.010.010.010.08.410.08.96.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.010.04.35.810.07.5

10.06.90.07.5

10.010.0

176

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.5

7.1

10.0

8.0

9.0

 

3.4

2.8

2.9

4.6

4.2

2.5

2.9

7.6

2.6

2.2

 

9.3

8.5

9.2

9.5

10.0

 

7.2

8.4

4.8

10.0

5.6

 

6.8

9.4

5.1

5.9

3.2

3.1

4.1

2.4

 

5.9

0.0

9.5

8.3

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.7

10.0

8.8

7.4

 

8.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

10.0

10.0

 

8.0

10.0

10.0

4.0

1.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.5

0.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

70/162107/162

6.72

6.397.06

RANKING 92/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANHONDURAS

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

177

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.01 6.86 6.85 6.68 6.52 6.54 6.91 6.87 6.72

60

85

110

135

70

79

86

100105

109

79 79

92

HONDURAS | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.017.286.734.3

---

6.20.08.510.010.010.010.010.08.77.19.79.46.97.57.55.47.17.18.010.010.05.04.310.010.06.77.5-

5.010.0

-

6.867.166.564.3

---

6.20.08.510.010.010.010.010.08.77.19.89.16.97.57.55.47.17.16.30.010.04.33.310.010.06.77.5-

5.010.0

-

6.857.216.494.3

---

6.00.08.010.010.010.010.010.08.57.19.19.16.97.57.55.47.17.16.30.010.04.72.510.010.06.77.5-

5.010.0

-

6.687.286.074.3

---

5.70.08.09.26.75.010.05.07.96.39.28.36.87.57.56.36.36.35.60.010.04.32.57.57.57.58.8

-7.5

10.0-

6.527.165.883.5

---

5.70.08.09.26.75.010.05.08.06.39.68.16.87.57.56.36.36.35.60.010.04.32.57.57.57.58.8

-7.5

10.0-

6.547.13

5.963.5

---

5.40.08.08.36.75.010.05.08.06.39.58.17.17.57.56.36.36.35.50.010.04.02.37.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.917.266.553.43.54.52.15.90.09.58.38.310.010.05.09.010.09.67.38.57.57.57.5

10.010.06.50.010.03.71.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.877.356.403.33.04.32.55.90.09.58.38.310.010.05.08.710.09.07.18.57.57.57.5

10.010.07.9

10.010.04.01.5

10.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

6.727.066.393.23.14.12.45.90.09.58.38.310.010.05.08.710.08.87.48.57.57.57.5

10.010.08.010.010.04.01.8

10.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

178

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.6

7.9

9.4

7.0

10.0

 

7.9

8.5

7.5

8.6

8.3

8.3

6.1

6.9

8.9

8.0

 

9.6

9.1

9.6

9.5

10.0

 

9.3

10.0

8.8

10.0

8.5

 

9.4

10.0

9.4

8.9

7.1

6.5

7.7

7.2

 

9.4

9.8

10.0

8.3

 

10.0

-

-

10.0

 

8.6

7.5

9.5

8.8

 

8.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

10.0

 

8.7

10.0

10.0

5.7

5.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

1/16232/162

8.78

8.588.97

RANKING 3/162EAST ASIAHONG KONG

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

179

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

9.13 9.05 9.03 9.03 9 8.97 8.89 8.86 8.78

1

20

40

60

1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3

HONG KONG | EAST ASIA

9.139.199.067.57.97.17.69.59.89.69.210.0

--

10.09.7

10.09.99.19.410.010.07.1

10.010.09.010.010.06.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

9.059.099.027.57.97.17.69.69.7

10.09.210.0

--

10.08.910.09.86.99.410.010.07.1

10.010.09.010.010.06.07.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

9.039.029.047.57.97.17.69.79.810.09.210.0

--

10.09.010.09.47.69.410.010.07.1

10.010.09.010.010.06.37.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

9.038.999.077.57.97.17.69.79.910.09.210.0

--

10.08.910.09.67.19.810.010.08.810.010.09.010.010.06.36.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

9.008.969.047.47.67.27.39.79.810.09.210.0

--

10.09.010.09.87.39.810.010.08.810.010.08.910.010.06.36.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.978.968.987.47.67.27.39.39.7

10.08.310.0

--

10.09.210.09.58.1

10.010.010.08.810.010.08.910.010.06.06.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.899.008.787.87.97.67.99.49.810.08.310.0

--

10.08.17.59.47.58.07.57.57.57.5

10.08.710.010.05.75.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.868.978.757.87.67.78.09.49.910.08.310.0

--

10.08.47.59.38.58.07.57.57.57.5

10.08.810.010.05.75.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.788.978.58

7.16.57.77.29.49.810.08.310.0

--

10.08.67.59.58.88.07.57.57.57.5

10.08.710.010.05.75.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

.00

180

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.9

3.3

5.3

4.0

7.0

 

5.9

3.6

2.7

3.8

10.0

6.7

5.0

8.0

5.8

7.6

 

9.7

9.3

9.6

9.9

10.0

 

8.0

8.3

7.6

10.0

6.0

 

7.6

9.7

6.9

6.3

5.4

6.6

5.0

4.7

 

9.6

9.2

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.3

7.5

8.0

6.4

 

9.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

7.5

 

8.8

10.0

10.0

6.0

5.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

59/16238/162

7.74

8.267.22

RANKING 42/162EASTERN EUROPEHUNGARY

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

181

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

8.05 8.08 8.10 8.05 7.93 7.95 7.96 7.82 7.74

20

35

50

65

3330

28

3438 37

3941 42

HUNGARY | EASTERN EUROPE

8.057.208.896.47.45.56.49.59.39.59.810.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.79.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.087.278.906.47.45.56.49.69.49.59.810.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.69.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.107.318.886.47.45.56.49.69.49.59.810.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.010.06.77.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.057.388.726.47.45.56.49.69.49.59.810.010.010.010.09.08.89.68.69.310.010.08.88.88.89.010.010.06.06.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.937.338.535.76.84.95.49.69.59.59.810.010.010.010.08.88.89.38.39.310.010.08.88.88.89.010.010.06.06.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.957.348.565.76.84.95.49.69.49.510.010.010.010.010.08.78.88.98.39.610.010.08.88.88.89.010.010.06.36.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.967.368.576.07.25.35.59.69.49.510.010.010.010.010.08.67.59.48.89.010.07.5

10.010.07.59.010.010.06.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.827.198.445.96.95.25.49.59.19.510.010.010.010.010.08.07.58.48.29.010.07.5

10.010.07.58.910.010.06.06.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

7.747.228.265.46.65.04.79.69.29.510.010.010.010.010.07.37.58.06.49.010.07.5

10.010.07.58.810.010.06.05.810.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

182

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.5

2.3

8.0

8.0

3.5

 

8.4

8.0

6.8

8.2

10.0

10.0

6.8

8.8

8.9

8.2

 

7.1

9.2

9.3

9.7

0.0

 

7.2

7.3

7.0

10.0

4.3

 

8.0

8.3

7.7

8.0

7.6

-

-

-

 

10.0

9.9

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.1

10.0

9.6

4.8

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.6

10.0

10.0

8.7

8.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

59/16213/162

8.15

9.087.22

RANKING 27/162WESTERN EUROPEICELAND

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

183

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

8.28 8.07 7.84 8.08 8.11 8.13 8.24 8.2 8.15

1

20

40

60

20

32

40

3128 27 25 27 27

ICELAND | WESTERN EUROPE

8.287.349.217.8---

10.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.5

-8.78.3

------

9.710.010.09.79.0

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

8.076.909.257.8---

10.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.8

-9.28.5

------

9.610.010.09.78.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.846.489.197.8---

9.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.5

-8.78.3

------

9.610.010.09.78.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

8.086.869.307.8---

9.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.08.88.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.08.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.116.949.277.7---

10.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.08.68.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.08.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.137.029.257.7---

10.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.08.87.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.09.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.247.239.257.8---

9.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.710.08.97.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.207.259.157.9---

9.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.1

10.09.25.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.157.229.087.6---

10.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.1

10.09.64.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

0

184

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.7

6.9

9.0

7.0

8.0

 

5.2

5.6

5.7

5.6

6.7

7.5

3.1

6.2

5.9

5.6

 

8.2

9.8

9.0

9.0

5.0

 

5.6

6.3

3.9

10.0

2.1

 

6.5

6.5

6.4

6.6

4.3

4.5

4.2

4.2

 

7.4

8.7

6.9

6.7

 

6.7

5.0

5.0

10.0

 

5.5

5.0

5.5

5.9

 

7.0

7.5

7.5

10.0

5.0

5.0

 

7.9

9.6

10.0

6.3

4.5

10.0

7.5

7.5

 

5.5

7.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

96/162112/162

6.41

6.206.63

RANKING 110/162SOUTH ASIAINDIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

185

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.52 6.49 6.48 6.93 6.87 6.66 6.25 6.41 6.41

60

85

110

135

101 101

113

81 83

101

121

114110

INDIA | SOUTH ASIA

6.526.476.574.34.14.54.47.08.56.85.86.710.05.05.08.510.09.36.08.810.07.5

10.08.38.38.49.610.06.75.810.06.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.496.396.594.34.14.54.47.18.56.95.86.75.010.05.08.510.09.46.08.810.07.5

10.08.38.38.59.910.07.06.310.06.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.486.396.574.34.14.54.47.18.56.95.86.710.05.05.08.410.09.45.78.810.07.5

10.08.38.38.59.810.07.05.810.06.710.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.936.577.294.34.14.54.47.18.56.95.88.35.010.010.08.510.09.36.49.810.010.010.08.810.07.89.810.07.05.37.55.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.876.547.204.14.13.94.57.18.56.95.88.35.010.010.08.210.09.35.39.810.010.010.08.810.07.79.7

10.06.75.37.55.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.666.366.974.14.13.94.57.48.66.96.78.35.010.010.08.210.09.25.410.010.010.010.08.810.07.79.510.06.75.07.55.010.06.7-

5.010.05.0

6.256.236.284.44.34.24.77.48.56.96.76.75.05.010.06.75.09.16.07.07.57.5

10.05.05.08.09.810.06.35.010.07.57.55.0

-5.05.05.0

6.416.616.204.24.24.34.17.48.66.96.76.75.05.010.05.95.06.26.57.07.57.5

10.05.05.08.09.7

10.06.34.810.07.57.55.57.05.05.05.0

6.416.636.204.34.54.24.27.48.76.96.76.75.05.010.05.55.05.55.97.07.57.5

10.05.05.07.99.610.06.34.510.07.57.55.57.05.05.05.0

186

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.8

7.6

9.1

7.0

7.5

 

4.9

5.6

5.0

6.0

4.2

4.2

3.2

6.8

5.5

5.3

 

9.7

9.9

9.6

9.3

10.0

 

7.0

7.9

4.9

10.0

5.2

 

6.4

8.1

4.6

6.6

4.1

4.2

4.5

3.5

 

8.9

9.8

9.5

7.5

 

6.7

10.0

5.0

5.0

 

3.9

2.5

6.2

2.8

 

7.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

2.5

7.5

 

7.5

10.0

10.0

4.7

5.5

7.5

10.0

5.0

 

6.3

10.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

65/162108/162

6.77

6.387.16

RANKING 85/162SOUTH ASIAINDONESIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

187

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.79 6.87 7.01 6.94 6.88 6.97 6.71 6.71 6.77

60

85

110

135

8478

7479 80

75

92 9085

INDONESIA | SOUTH ASIA

6.796.397.184.64.54.94.59.19.89.58.08.310.010.05.05.64.26.46.17.87.57.57.17.1

10.08.410.010.04.04.810.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.876.557.204.64.54.94.59.19.89.58.08.310.010.05.05.74.26.46.57.87.57.57.17.1

10.08.49.610.04.05.310.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

7.016.857.164.64.54.94.59.19.89.58.08.310.010.05.05.44.25.96.27.87.57.57.17.1

10.08.28.810.04.05.010.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.946.877.014.64.54.94.59.29.89.58.36.75.010.05.07.18.86.26.29.010.010.08.87.58.87.9

10.010.04.75.510.07.57.55.0

-5.05.0

-

6.886.846.924.24.44.73.79.29.89.58.36.75.010.05.07.18.86.16.59.010.010.08.87.58.87.89.610.04.75.510.07.57.55.0

-5.05.0

-

6.977.016.934.24.44.73.78.99.89.57.56.75.010.05.07.38.86.46.79.610.010.08.87.58.87.9

10.010.04.75.510.07.57.55.0

-5.05.05.0

6.717.026.404.04.14.33.58.99.89.57.56.710.05.05.05.52.57.07.17.010.010.05.02.57.57.5

10.010.04.75.57.5

10.05.05.0

-5.05.05.0

6.717.006.434.14.24.33.88.99.89.57.56.710.05.05.04.32.56.34.17.010.010.05.02.57.57.5

10.010.04.75.57.5

10.05.06.310.05.05.05.0

6.777.166.384.14.24.53.58.99.89.57.56.710.05.05.03.92.56.22.87.010.010.05.02.57.57.5

10.010.04.75.57.5

10.05.06.310.05.05.05.0

188

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.9

5.5

8.0

4.0

10.0

 

4.6

4.4

3.8

4.7

7.5

6.7

5.6

7.9

5.6

5.7

 

8.4

8.8

5.0

9.9

10.0

 

4.6

4.1

2.6

10.0

1.7

 

5.7

6.4

4.8

5.8

4.4

3.4

5.2

4.5

 

7.1

9.0

6.5

5.8

 

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

 

4.3

2.5

6.9

3.4

 

4.0

2.5

5.0

5.0

2.5

5.0

 

5.4

10.0

9.0

0.0

1.0

7.5

5.0

5.0

 

3.0

7.0

0.0

0.0

5.0

130/162154/162

5.28

4.536.03

RANKING 153/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAIRAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

189

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.47 5.13 5.2 4.84 4.44 4.56 4.56 4.95 5.28

90

114

138

162

131

140

149 151 153156 157

154 153

IRAN | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

5.476.064.884.32.26.24.58.08.87.77.53.35.00.05.05.8

-7.54.2

------

5.310.09.30.31.5---

0.0-

0.00.0

-

5.135.914.354.32.26.24.57.58.86.27.51.70.00.05.05.4

-6.64.2

------

4.18.66.90.01.0---

0.0-

0.00.0

-

5.205.914.494.32.26.24.57.58.86.17.53.35.00.05.05.0

-6.33.7------

4.010.05.40.00.8

---

0.0-

0.00.0

-

4.845.634.054.32.26.24.57.38.96.36.70.00.00.00.05.05.06.13.93.05.02.52.52.52.53.610.04.40.00.55.02.52.50.0

-0.00.0

-

4.444.963.923.81.95.63.87.48.96.56.70.00.00.00.05.15.06.24.03.05.02.52.52.52.53.38.74.10.00.55.02.52.50.0

-0.00.0

-

4.565.044.093.81.95.63.87.18.96.55.80.00.00.00.05.05.06.23.73.35.02.52.52.52.53.810.05.50.01.05.02.52.51.7-

0.00.05.0

4.564.894.233.92.15.63.97.19.06.55.80.00.00.00.04.32.56.53.74.02.55.05.02.55.05.010.06.20.01.07.55.05.01.7-

0.00.05.0

4.955.404.494.33.15.54.37.19.06.55.80.00.00.00.04.32.57.03.44.02.55.05.02.55.05.210.07.60.01.07.55.05.03.07.00.00.05.0

5.286.034.534.43.45.24.57.19.06.55.80.00.00.00.04.32.56.93.44.02.55.05.02.55.05.410.09.00.01.07.55.05.03.07.00.00.05.0

0

190

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

5.2

4.0

8.0

0.0

9.0

 

2.8

-

3.0

-

0.0

2.5

4.8

7.2

-

-

 

7.3

6.3

4.4

8.3

10.0

 

5.2

9.7

0.5

9.6

1.2

 

6.5

7.1

6.5

5.8

2.5

-

-

-

 

4.0

6.1

0.0

5.8

 

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

 

5.3

7.5

5.2

3.2

 

4.5

5.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

2.5

 

5.3

0.0

10.0

2.3

2.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

152/162160/162

4.26

3.125.40

RANKING 159/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAIRAQ

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

191

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

4.26

90

114

138

162 159

IRAQ | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

4.265.403.122.5

---

4.06.10.05.80.00.00.00.05.37.55.23.24.55.07.55.02.52.55.30.010.02.32.07.57.57.50.0

-0.00.00.0

192

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.3

3.7

7.0

10.0

4.5

 

7.7

8.8

5.3

8.3

10.0

10.0

3.9

8.6

8.0

6.6

 

9.3

7.8

9.2

10.0

10.0

 

8.6

8.3

7.9

10.0

8.2

 

8.5

9.2

7.9

8.3

7.6

-

-

-

 

9.7

9.7

9.4

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.1

10.0

8.6

8.7

 

7.5

10.0

10.0

7.5

5.0

5.0

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

8.0

8.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

5/16221/162

8.50

8.948.07

RANKING 8/162WESTERN EUROPEIRELAND

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

193

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.46 8.4 8.37 8.45 8.48 8.53 8.46 8.65 8.5

1

20

40

60

10 11 12 129 9

14

48

IRELAND | WESTERN EUROPE

8.467.879.067.9---

9.79.69.510.010.010.010.010.07.1

10.06.54.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.407.769.057.9---

9.79.59.510.010.010.010.010.07.010.06.14.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.377.679.077.9---

9.79.59.410.010.010.010.010.07.3

10.06.85.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.457.839.067.9---

9.79.69.510.010.010.010.010.07.3

10.07.14.79.810.010.010.08.810.09.610.010.08.78.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.487.988.997.8---

9.79.59.510.010.010.010.010.06.910.06.24.49.810.010.010.08.810.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.538.049.027.8---

9.79.69.410.010.010.010.010.07.010.06.24.7

10.010.010.010.08.810.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.468.128.807.9---

9.79.69.510.010.010.010.010.07.010.06.24.77.5

10.010.07.55.05.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.658.259.048.1---

9.89.89.510.010.010.010.010.08.710.08.37.87.5

10.010.07.55.05.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

8.508.078.947.6---

9.79.79.410.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.08.68.77.5

10.010.07.55.05.09.510.010.08.08.510.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

0 0

194

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.3

3.3

6.7

10.0

5.0

 

6.2

8.4

5.6

7.6

4.2

8.3

3.5

5.7

6.8

6.7

 

9.4

8.2

9.5

9.9

10.0

 

8.2

8.5

6.7

10.0

7.7

 

7.4

9.6

5.4

7.2

6.8

-

-

-

 

9.2

9.5

8.1

10.0

 

1.7

0.0

0.0

5.0

 

5.9

7.5

6.5

3.8

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.9

10.0

1.8

7.3

6.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

10.0

38/16260/162

7.52

7.547.49

RANKING 49/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAISRAEL

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

195

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

9

7.40 7.50 7.90 7.64 7.57 7.64 7.46 7.65 7.52

30

50

70

90

53 51

39

47 4945

5146

49

ISRAEL | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

7.407.207.596.7---

8.09.24.99.83.30.00.010.09.510.09.39.09.510.010.08.810.08.86.90.04.57.76.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.507.147.856.7---

8.69.36.89.83.30.00.010.09.610.09.29.69.510.010.08.810.08.87.70.010.07.76.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.907.328.486.7---

9.29.28.69.86.70.010.010.09.7

10.09.39.69.510.010.08.810.08.89.1

10.010.07.76.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.647.357.946.7---

9.09.27.99.83.30.00.010.08.77.59.19.49.810.010.010.08.810.08.410.04.87.76.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.577.367.776.6

---

9.09.37.99.83.30.00.010.08.57.58.69.49.810.010.010.08.810.07.20.06.27.76.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.647.427.866.6

---

9.49.48.910.01.70.00.05.08.27.58.48.810.010.010.010.08.810.08.610.06.37.76.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.467.457.466.8

---

8.39.45.410.01.70.00.05.08.27.58.68.510.010.010.010.010.010.07.00.05.17.76.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.657.477.827.1---

9.29.58.310.01.70.00.05.06.77.57.05.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.08.87.76.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.527.497.546.8

---

9.29.58.1

10.01.70.00.05.05.97.56.53.810.010.010.010.010.010.07.9

10.01.87.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

196

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.4

4.8

3.5

10.0

3.5

 

5.7

5.0

2.0

5.0

10.0

6.7

3.6

8.3

5.8

5.1

 

9.4

8.0

9.8

10.0

10.0

 

8.3

8.3

8.2

10.0

6.6

 

7.5

9.6

6.8

6.1

6.5

7.5

5.6

6.4

 

9.9

9.7

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.0

10.0

7.8

6.3

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

9.1

10.0

10.0

6.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

54/16230/162

7.98

8.697.27

RANKING 34/162WESTERN EUROPEITALY

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

197

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.93 7.88 7.98 7.98 7.97 7.98 7.98 8.01 7.98

1

20

40

60

39 38 37 38 36 35 3734 34

ITALY | WESTERN EUROPE

7.937.078.796.77.85.66.79.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.07.6

10.07.75.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.010.06.37.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.886.978.796.77.85.66.79.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.07.6

10.07.65.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.06.37.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.987.198.766.77.85.66.79.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.07.3

10.07.04.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.06.36.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.987.228.756.77.85.66.79.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.07.2

10.07.14.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.06.07.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.977.228.736.78.05.86.39.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.07.010.06.64.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.86.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.987.198.766.78.05.86.39.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.1

10.07.04.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.86.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.987.258.706.67.95.86.39.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.1

10.07.14.49.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.1

10.010.06.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.017.318.726.67.65.76.49.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.07.57.19.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.1

10.010.06.07.5

10.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.987.278.696.57.55.66.49.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.010.07.86.39.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.1

10.010.06.07.5

10.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

198

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.4

7.3

8.4

7.0

7.0

 

5.1

6.4

4.1

6.0

10.0

3.3

3.3

6.4

4.6

2.9

 

8.6

5.4

9.4

9.5

10.0

 

6.9

5.1

6.2

10.0

6.2

 

8.0

9.6

8.0

6.4

5.4

5.8

5.4

5.0

 

6.5

0.0

9.5

10.0

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

9.3

10.0

9.4

8.5

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

9.0

7.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

6.3

0.0

10.0

5.0

10.0

62/16270/162

7.22

7.277.18

RANKING 60/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANJAMAICA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

199

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.28 7.28 7.10 7.00 7.06 7.23 7.24 7.24 7.22

30

50

70

90

57 58

6974

67

5861 62 60

JAMAICA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.287.277.294.64.45.14.26.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.09.5

-9.99.2

------

9.410.010.09.08.5

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

7.287.267.294.64.45.14.26.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.09.3

-9.98.8

------

9.310.010.09.08.3

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

7.106.977.224.64.45.14.26.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.09.2

-9.68.9

------

9.210.010.09.07.8---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

7.007.007.004.64.45.14.26.30.09.010.08.310.010.05.08.88.89.68.18.510.010.07.57.57.59.510.010.09.07.8

10.010.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.067.14

6.984.64.84.74.26.30.09.010.08.310.010.05.08.78.89.67.88.510.010.07.57.57.59.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.237.307.174.64.84.74.26.30.09.010.08.310.010.05.09.08.89.78.69.210.010.07.57.57.59.610.010.09.08.010.010.010.08.3

-10.05.010.0

7.247.137.365.05.45.24.66.30.09.010.08.310.010.05.09.410.09.78.69.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.610.010.09.08.010.010.010.08.3

-10.05.010.0

7.247.257.245.25.65.44.56.50.09.510.08.310.010.05.09.510.09.68.89.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.610.010.09.08.010.010.010.06.30.010.05.010.0

7.227.187.275.45.85.45.06.50.09.510.08.310.010.05.09.310.09.48.59.510.010.010.07.5

10.09.510.010.09.07.8

10.010.010.06.30.010.05.010.0

200

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.5

4.1

4.1

7.0

3.0

 

7.6

8.4

6.4

8.4

8.3

8.3

6.3

7.8

8.6

7.4

 

9.5

8.6

9.5

10.0

10.0

 

7.5

7.7

7.3

10.0

5.0

 

8.2

8.7

8.1

7.8

7.6

7.7

7.9

7.4

 

9.7

9.9

10.0

9.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.1

5.0

9.3

10.0

 

7.5

10.0

10.0

7.5

5.0

5.0

 

9.2

10.0

10.0

8.3

6.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

41/16229/162

8.10

8.737.47

RANKING 31/162EAST ASIAJAPAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

201

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.24 8.19 8.19 8.19 8.27 8.15 8.088.20 8.10

1

20

40

60

22 23 24 2218

23

30 31 31

JAPAN | EAST ASIA

8.247.658.837.37.37.76.89.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.35.89.29.77.5

10.010.04.27.55.89.410.010.09.36.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.197.528.867.37.37.76.89.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.65.89.910.07.5

10.010.04.27.55.89.410.010.09.36.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.197.598.797.37.37.76.810.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.07.85.88.88.97.5

10.010.04.27.55.89.410.010.09.36.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.197.498.907.37.37.76.810.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.26.39.19.28.310.010.07.57.56.39.410.010.09.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.277.668.897.27.57.36.810.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.46.39.19.78.310.010.07.57.56.39.310.010.08.76.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.207.548.857.27.57.36.89.79.910.09.210.010.010.010.08.36.39.09.58.810.010.07.57.56.39.310.010.08.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.157.528.777.57.77.47.49.79.910.09.210.010.010.010.08.05.09.49.77.5

10.010.07.55.05.09.310.010.08.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.087.468.717.67.78.26.89.79.910.09.210.010.010.010.07.95.08.99.87.5

10.010.07.55.05.09.210.010.08.36.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.107.478.737.67.77.97.49.79.910.09.210.010.010.010.08.15.09.310.07.5

10.010.07.55.05.09.210.010.08.36.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

202

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.6

7.0

7.8

8.0

7.5

 

4.8

6.6

5.1

6.5

7.5

6.7

3.7

6.7

8.2

6.5

 

9.6

9.4

9.3

9.8

10.0

 

7.6

7.1

6.0

10.0

7.2

 

7.8

8.7

7.7

6.9

5.8

5.2

6.2

6.0

 

8.0

9.4

8.7

5.8

 

6.7

10.0

5.0

5.0

 

6.3

7.5

7.8

3.8

 

5.0

5.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

5.0

 

6.6

10.0

10.0

2.7

3.5

7.5

7.5

5.0

 

3.3

-

0.0

10.0

0.0

42/162111/162

6.85

6.247.46

RANKING 75/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAJORDAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

203

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.56 6.62 6.69 6.84 6.89 6.89 6.92 6.88 6.85

60

85

110

135

98 96100

89

78 80 77 77 75

JORDAN | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

6.567.17

5.955.34.26.55.28.69.310.06.55.010.00.05.04.51.37.84.52.62.52.50.05.42.57.7

10.010.03.04.010.010.06.75.0

-0.010.0

-

6.627.236.025.34.26.55.28.69.410.06.55.00.010.05.05.11.38.35.62.62.52.50.05.42.57.7

10.010.03.34.010.010.06.75.0

-0.010.0

-

6.697.455.945.34.26.55.28.69.410.06.55.010.00.05.04.31.37.44.32.62.52.50.05.42.57.7

10.010.03.34.010.010.06.75.0

-0.010.0

-

6.847.486.205.34.26.55.27.79.39.04.86.70.010.010.04.41.37.44.66.07.5

10.01.35.06.37.5

10.010.03.04.37.57.5

10.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.897.566.215.44.36.25.67.69.28.94.86.70.010.010.04.41.37.74.46.07.5

10.01.35.06.37.5

10.010.03.04.37.57.5

10.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.897.656.125.44.36.25.68.09.39.05.85.00.010.05.04.41.37.64.47.97.5

10.01.35.06.37.010.07.62.73.57.57.5

10.03.3

-0.010.00.0

6.927.546.305.75.56.25.58.29.29.55.86.710.05.05.06.77.57.45.05.05.07.55.02.55.06.710.010.02.74.07.57.55.03.3

-0.010.00.0

6.887.476.295.75.06.35.98.29.39.45.86.710.05.05.06.57.57.84.35.05.07.55.02.55.06.710.010.02.74.07.57.55.03.3

-0.010.00.0

6.857.466.245.85.26.26.08.09.48.75.86.710.05.05.06.37.57.83.85.05.07.55.02.55.06.610.010.02.73.57.57.55.03.3

-0.010.00.0

204

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.5

6.5

8.6

6.0

9.0

 

5.4

4.4

4.2

5.2

8.3

5.8

6.3

9.9

5.2

6.9

 

8.6

8.9

8.2

7.1

10.0

 

6.5

7.8

5.3

10.0

3.0

 

7.5

8.5

7.2

6.9

4.5

3.9

5.6

4.1

 

9.0

8.1

8.9

10.0

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

5.5

2.5

8.5

5.6

 

4.0

5.0

5.0

2.5

2.5

5.0

 

6.1

10.0

8.3

0.7

1.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

69/162109/162

6.74

6.387.11

RANKING 90/162CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIAKAZAKHSTAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

205

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.95 6.92 6.93 6.68 6.76 6.74 6.85 6.84 6.74

60

85

110

135

73 76 79

100

8994

83 80

90

KAZAKHSTAN | CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA

6.957.046.874.64.24.94.68.35.59.510.06.75.05.010.07.97.18.87.85.12.55.04.27.16.76.710.010.01.32.56.76.710.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.927.076.774.64.24.94.68.45.69.510.06.75.05.010.07.77.19.07.15.12.55.04.27.16.75.83.89.41.32.56.76.710.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.936.946.914.64.24.94.68.76.69.510.06.75.05.010.07.57.18.56.95.12.55.04.27.16.76.610.09.40.72.86.76.710.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.686.976.394.64.24.94.68.06.67.4

10.06.75.05.010.06.65.08.56.23.02.52.50.02.57.56.1

10.09.40.72.57.55.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.767.146.384.54.84.74.08.27.07.5

10.06.75.05.010.06.45.08.45.73.02.52.50.02.57.56.010.010.00.32.07.55.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.747.136.354.54.84.74.08.17.47.010.05.05.05.05.06.75.08.76.44.22.52.50.02.57.56.010.010.00.31.87.55.07.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.857.236.474.54.25.14.29.07.99.010.05.05.05.05.05.62.58.65.64.05.05.02.52.55.06.410.010.00.31.87.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.847.266.424.54.15.54.19.08.19.010.05.05.05.05.05.72.58.46.04.05.05.02.52.55.06.410.010.00.71.87.57.57.59.37.010.010.010.0

6.747.11

6.384.53.95.64.19.08.18.910.05.05.05.05.05.52.58.55.64.05.05.02.52.55.06.1

10.08.30.71.57.57.57.59.37.010.010.010.0

206

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.8

7.5

9.8

6.0

8.0

 

4.9

5.4

4.8

6.0

6.7

3.3

4.4

6.9

5.1

3.5

 

9.2

8.9

9.2

8.7

10.0

 

6.7

6.7

5.4

10.0

4.6

 

7.4

8.1

7.7

6.3

4.0

3.5

4.6

3.8

 

7.1

8.1

6.8

6.6

 

6.7

5.0

5.0

10.0

 

7.2

7.5

7.7

6.5

 

7.0

10.0

7.5

5.0

5.0

7.5

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

4.3

4.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.5

10.0

5.0

5.0

10.0

61/162102/162

6.82

6.457.20

RANKING 82/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAKENYA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

207

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.62 6.66 6.69 6.75 6.72 6.73 6.66 6.72 6.82

60

85

110

135

96 94100

95 9297 97

8982

KENYA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.626.776.464.34.14.74.07.78.87.57.05.00.05.010.08.310.07.77.38.310.07.57.17.1

10.07.97.4

10.03.04.810.010.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

6.666.906.424.34.14.74.07.58.17.57.05.05.00.010.08.310.08.26.88.310.07.57.17.1

10.08.07.5

10.03.05.310.010.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

6.696.926.464.34.14.74.07.88.18.37.05.00.05.010.07.6

10.06.95.88.310.07.57.17.1

10.08.510.010.03.75.510.010.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

6.756.946.554.34.14.74.07.97.98.37.45.05.00.010.07.9

10.07.26.59.07.57.5

10.010.010.08.210.010.04.75.37.5

10.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

6.727.096.343.52.94.43.37.77.88.07.45.05.00.010.08.1

10.06.87.49.07.57.5

10.010.010.08.210.010.04.75.07.5

10.010.05.0

-5.05.0

-

6.737.126.353.52.94.43.37.67.88.36.65.05.00.010.08.010.07.26.88.37.57.5

10.010.010.07.77.8

10.04.34.37.5

10.010.06.7-

5.05.010.0

6.667.106.213.62.94.73.26.98.06.26.66.75.05.010.07.17.57.26.77.010.07.55.05.07.58.410.010.04.34.310.010.010.06.7-

5.05.010.0

6.727.11

6.323.73.14.33.57.08.16.46.66.75.05.010.07.47.57.57.07.010.07.55.05.07.58.07.9

10.04.34.010.010.010.07.5

10.05.05.010.0

6.827.206.454.03.54.63.87.18.16.86.66.75.05.010.07.27.57.76.57.010.07.55.05.07.58.310.010.04.34.010.010.010.07.5

10.05.05.010.0

208

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.8

4.8

7.0

10.0

5.5

 

6.4

4.7

4.4

6.6

6.7

8.3

7.5

8.2

7.1

6.3

 

9.6

8.9

9.7

9.8

10.0

 

7.6

5.6

7.5

10.0

7.2

 

7.2

9.3

4.8

7.6

7.4

7.9

7.4

7.0

 

9.5

9.7

9.5

9.2

 

8.3

10.0

5.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

9.1

8.9

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

 

9.0

10.0

10.0

6.3

6.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

35/16226/162

8.15

8.777.53

RANKING 27/162EAST ASIAKOREA, SOUTH

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

209

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.15 8.05 8.17 8.08 8.06 8.01 8.20 8.17 8.15

1

20

40

60

3034

2531 31 31

28 3027

KOREA, SOUTH | EAST ASIA

8.157.468.847.57.77.27.69.79.79.510.08.310.05.010.09.010.09.27.89.310.010.010.08.38.38.710.010.07.07.010.010.06.710.0

-10.010.0

-

8.057.358.757.57.77.27.69.79.79.510.08.35.010.010.08.710.08.97.39.310.010.010.08.38.38.1

10.010.05.05.010.010.06.710.0

-10.010.0

-

8.177.518.837.57.77.27.69.79.79.510.08.310.05.010.09.010.09.37.79.310.010.010.08.38.38.610.010.07.06.510.010.06.710.0

-10.010.0

-

8.087.528.637.57.77.27.69.79.79.510.08.35.010.010.07.77.58.96.88.510.010.07.57.57.58.710.010.07.06.510.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

8.067.458.667.67.87.37.69.79.79.510.08.35.010.010.07.87.59.16.88.510.010.07.57.57.58.810.010.07.06.810.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

8.017.368.677.67.87.37.69.59.79.59.28.35.010.010.07.87.59.36.89.210.010.07.57.57.58.710.010.07.06.510.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

8.207.558.867.77.78.07.69.59.79.59.28.310.05.010.08.710.09.56.69.510.010.07.5

10.010.09.010.010.06.76.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.177.558.807.67.68.17.19.59.79.59.28.310.05.010.09.310.08.89.09.510.010.07.5

10.010.09.010.010.06.76.510.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.157.538.777.47.97.47.09.59.79.59.28.310.05.010.09.410.09.18.99.510.010.07.5

10.010.09.010.010.06.36.510.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

210

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.2

1.1

6.9

7.0

10.0

 

4.9

6.0

4.9

6.0

8.3

6.7

5.1

9.2

6.7

6.7

 

8.3

9.4

4.6

9.4

10.0

 

6.8

8.8

4.4

10.0

4.1

 

7.4

10.0

6.6

5.7

5.2

-

-

-

 

8.2

9.3

9.5

5.8

 

5.0

10.0

0.0

5.0

 

4.6

2.5

8.1

3.4

 

4.0

7.5

7.5

0.0

2.5

2.5

 

7.5

10.0

10.0

3.0

4.3

10.0

7.5

7.5

 

1.7

-

0.0

5.0

0.0

90/162133/162

6.19

5.636.75

RANKING 124/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAKUWAIT

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

211

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.59 6.68 6.58 6.51 6.51 6.26 6.02 6.196.60

60

94

128

162

9792

105 109 108 112120

129124

KUWAIT | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

6.597.036.166.2

---

8.79.410.06.73.35.00.05.06.94.28.87.94.57.55.01.74.24.27.010.010.04.04.86.76.76.72.5

-0.05.0

-

6.687.106.276.2

---

8.59.39.56.75.00.010.05.07.44.28.99.34.57.55.01.74.24.26.410.010.02.32.56.76.76.72.5

-0.05.0

-

6.606.956.246.2

---

8.59.29.56.75.010.00.05.07.34.28.69.24.57.55.01.74.24.26.410.06.73.74.56.76.76.72.5

-0.05.0

-

6.586.936.236.2

---

8.29.39.55.83.30.010.00.07.35.08.38.75.37.5

10.00.05.03.86.510.010.03.74.57.55.05.03.8

-2.55.0

-

6.516.936.105.8

---

8.29.39.55.83.30.010.00.07.25.07.78.95.37.5

10.00.05.03.86.410.010.03.34.37.55.05.03.8

-2.55.0

-

6.516.846.195.8

---

8.29.39.55.85.00.010.05.07.1

5.08.28.27.17.5

10.00.05.03.86.010.07.23.34.37.55.05.01.7-

0.05.00.0

6.266.775.755.2

---

8.29.39.55.85.010.00.05.06.22.58.08.24.07.57.50.02.52.57.1

10.07.43.34.310.07.57.51.7-

0.05.00.0

6.026.595.465.3

---

7.49.37.05.85.010.00.05.05.12.57.94.84.07.57.50.02.52.57.1

10.07.53.34.310.07.57.51.7-

0.05.00.0

6.196.755.635.2

---

8.29.39.55.85.010.00.05.04.62.58.13.44.07.57.50.02.52.57.5

10.010.03.04.310.07.57.51.7-

0.05.00.0

212

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.1

6.7

7.1

6.0

8.5

 

4.3

3.5

3.3

4.2

4.0

-

4.5

9.9

4.1

5.6

 

9.4

8.6

8.9

9.9

10.0

 

7.3

8.1

6.2

10.0

4.9

 

6.6

8.5

5.6

5.9

3.8

3.6

4.6

3.2

 

8.0

8.2

7.5

8.3

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

7.1

-

7.7

6.5

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

6.2

10.0

8.4

3.3

3.3

-

-

-

 

8.0

7.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

77/162110/162

6.59

6.256.93

RANKING 99/162CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIAKYRGYZ REPUBLIC

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

213

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.78 6.40 6.41 6.47 6.45 6.61 6.51 6.596.80

60

85

110

135

8287

116 114 111115

100

10599

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC | CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA

6.806.826.784.03.94.63.58.46.710.08.36.75.05.010.06.6

-8.84.4

------

6.310.010.02.32.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.786.916.644.03.94.63.57.96.98.58.36.75.05.010.06.9

-9.54.3

------

5.810.010.01.31.8---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.406.616.194.03.94.63.56.32.18.58.36.75.05.010.06.7-

8.55.0

------

5.510.06.33.02.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.416.626.194.03.94.63.57.16.46.58.35.05.05.05.06.3

-7.94.7------

6.110.08.23.32.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.476.676.273.83.94.23.37.67.86.58.35.05.05.05.06.3

-8.04.7------

6.110.08.23.32.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.456.766.153.83.94.23.37.88.66.58.35.05.05.05.06.3

-8.14.5

------

6.310.08.33.73.3

---

8.3-

10.010.05.0

6.616.966.253.93.84.63.48.18.57.58.35.05.05.05.06.5

-8.44.5

------

6.210.08.33.33.3

---

8.3-

10.010.05.0

6.516.816.214.04.34.33.37.97.97.58.35.05.05.05.06.7-

7.46.0

------

6.210.08.33.33.3

---

8.07.010.010.05.0

6.596.936.253.83.64.63.28.08.27.58.35.05.05.05.07.1-

7.76.5

------

6.210.08.43.33.3

---

8.07.010.010.05.0

214

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.8

6.5

9.8

6.0

9.0

 

5.9

4.7

4.6

4.8

7.6

-

5.2

8.7

5.5

6.4

 

7.3

6.1

8.5

9.7

5.0

 

6.8

8.2

3.5

10.0

5.6

 

6.6

9.1

4.9

5.8

4.0

-

-

-

 

8.3

7.2

9.4

8.3

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

6.7

7.5

8.2

4.5

 

0.5

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2.5

 

5.8

10.0

10.0

1.3

1.5

7.5

2.5

7.5

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

10.0

81/162127/162

6.39

5.866.91

RANKING 113/162SOUTH ASIALAOS

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

215

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.45 6.44 6.39

60

85

110

135

113 111 113

LAOS | SOUTH ASIA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

6.456.925.974.0

---

8.37.29.58.35.05.05.05.07.57.57.96.90.50.00.00.00.02.55.810.010.01.31.87.52.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.446.975.924.0

---

8.27.29.08.35.05.05.05.07.47.58.66.00.50.00.00.00.02.55.810.010.01.31.87.52.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.396.915.864.0

---

8.37.29.48.35.05.05.05.06.77.58.24.50.50.00.00.00.02.55.810.010.01.31.57.52.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

216

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.7

5.1

7.0

8.0

6.5

 

6.2

4.4

2.7

5.1

8.3

8.3

5.5

9.0

5.4

7.0

 

9.3

7.8

9.5

10.0

10.0

 

8.4

8.3

8.1

10.0

7.1

 

7.7

8.4

7.6

7.0

6.7

-

-

-

 

9.6

8.7

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.5

10.0

9.1

6.5

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

10.0

7.7

8.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

23/16222/162

8.25

8.857.64

RANKING 23/162EASTERN EUROPELATVIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

217

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

8.08 7.89 7.94 8.07 8.14 8.22 8.26 8.27 8.25

1

20

40

60

3237 38

33

2420

24 23 23

LATVIA | EASTERN EUROPE

8.087.528.646.6

---

9.28.29.510.010.010.010.010.08.38.89.07.39.210.07.5

10.010.08.39.410.010.08.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.897.338.456.6

---

9.28.09.510.010.010.010.010.07.68.88.65.59.210.07.5

10.010.08.38.410.010.04.04.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.947.238.666.6

---

9.68.710.010.010.010.010.010.07.88.88.16.49.210.07.5

10.010.08.39.310.010.08.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.077.348.806.6

---

9.68.710.010.010.010.010.010.08.410.08.56.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.07.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.147.568.726.4

---

9.58.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.08.95.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.07.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.227.688.756.4

---

9.79.010.010.010.010.010.010.08.1

10.09.05.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.267.818.716.5

---

9.68.710.010.010.010.010.010.07.7

10.08.05.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.277.728.826.5

---

9.68.710.010.010.010.010.010.08.710.09.17.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

8.257.648.856.7---

9.68.710.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.09.16.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.07.78.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

218

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.7

7.5

8.1

10.0

9.0

 

4.0

3.4

2.9

5.3

3.3

6.7

3.2

7.4

4.1

4.5

 

9.7

10.0

9.0

9.8

10.0

 

6.8

7.8

4.1

10.0

5.3

 

5.8

5.0

7.5

4.9

4.3

4.6

4.7

3.7

 

7.6

8.4

7.7

6.7

 

6.7

5.0

10.0

5.0

 

7.2

7.5

7.9

6.0

 

9.0

10.0

10.0

7.5

7.5

10.0

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

3.3

4.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

3.3

-

5.0

5.0

0.0

74/162104/162

6.71

6.436.99

RANKING 95/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICALEBANON

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

219

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.83 6.93 6.67 6.52 6.58 6.56 6.71

60

85

110

135

8781

95

111

102 10295

LEBANON | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

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--------------------------------------

6.837.216.455.36.44.54.98.48.58.48.35.05.05.05.08.07.19.08.08.310.010.08.35.87.16.50.010.04.04.810.010.06.72.5

-5.00.0

-

6.937.186.695.36.44.54.98.18.57.38.35.05.05.05.08.58.89.37.69.010.010.08.87.58.88.510.010.04.05.310.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.676.966.384.96.14.54.17.88.46.68.35.05.05.05.08.58.89.17.79.010.010.08.87.58.87.00.010.04.04.810.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.526.976.074.96.14.54.16.18.23.56.75.05.05.05.08.48.88.87.79.610.010.08.87.58.88.410.010.04.04.810.010.010.01.7-

5.00.00.0

6.586.986.184.55.04.53.96.28.33.66.76.75.010.05.07.87.59.16.99.010.010.07.57.5

10.08.310.010.03.34.810.010.010.03.3

-5.05.00.0

6.567.016.124.14.44.83.16.58.44.46.76.75.010.05.07.57.58.36.89.010.010.07.57.5

10.08.310.010.03.34.510.010.010.03.3

-5.05.00.0

6.716.996.434.34.64.73.77.68.47.76.76.75.010.05.07.27.57.96.09.010.010.07.57.5

10.08.310.010.03.34.810.010.010.03.3

-5.05.00.0

220

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

4.9

2.6

8.9

0.0

8.0

 

5.4

4.6

4.1

4.4

6.0

-

3.9

6.5

7.5

9.0

 

7.8

9.3

8.4

8.7

5.0

 

6.3

4.7

6.8

10.0

3.9

 

7.4

9.7

6.6

5.9

4.9

-

-

-

 

5.7

0.0

9.5

7.5

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.2

-

9.7

8.8

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

7.5

10.0

10.0

5.7

4.5

-

-

-

 

5.6

0.0

7.5

10.0

5.0

114/16293/162

6.53

6.696.38

RANKING 100/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICALESOTHO

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

221

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.95 5.87 5.88 6.39 6.33 6.38 6.52 6.59 6.53

90

114

138

162

119

123

132

115 118 119

107101 100

LESOTHO | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.956.075.845.10.00.00.05.00.010.05.08.310.010.05.08.0

-8.47.7------

7.610.010.05.35.3

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

5.876.035.715.10.00.00.04.80.09.55.08.310.010.05.07.8-

9.16.6

------

7.110.010.04.34.3

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

5.886.085.695.10.00.00.04.80.09.55.08.310.010.05.07.2-

8.06.3

------

7.610.010.05.35.3

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

6.396.216.575.10.00.00.05.10.09.55.810.010.010.010.07.0-

7.66.5

------

7.610.010.05.35.3

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.336.196.474.8

---

5.10.09.55.810.010.010.010.06.8

-6.96.8

------

7.610.010.05.35.3

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.386.326.444.8

---

5.70.09.57.5

10.010.010.010.07.0-

7.66.3

------

7.810.010.05.75.5

---

5.8-

7.55.05.0

6.526.476.564.8

---

5.50.09.07.5

10.010.010.010.06.7-

6.96.5

------

7.710.010.05.75.3

---

7.5-

7.510.05.0

6.596.496.685.0

---

5.60.09.47.5

10.010.010.010.09.0

-9.88.2

------

7.710.010.05.75.0

---

5.60.07.5

10.05.0

6.536.386.694.9

---

5.70.09.57.5

10.010.010.010.09.2

-9.78.8

------

7.510.010.05.74.5

---

5.60.07.5

10.05.0

222

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.4

8.8

8.6

4.0

8.0

 

4.2

3.8

3.9

4.6

5.0

3.3

2.9

4.6

4.3

5.2

 

9.4

9.7

9.5

8.2

10.0

 

6.2

7.1

2.3

10.0

5.3

 

5.7

4.5

6.2

6.4

3.8

4.0

4.3

3.1

 

8.2

8.7

9.5

6.4

 

6.7

5.0

10.0

5.0

 

9.2

-

9.4

9.0

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

7.2

10.0

10.0

4.3

4.5

-

-

-

 

4.2

-

7.5

0.0

5.0

100/162105/162

6.48

6.406.56

RANKING 106/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICALIBERIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

223

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.82 6.62 6.48

60

85

110

135

85

98

106

LIBERIA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

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--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

6.827.186.464.14.64.43.28.28.79.56.46.75.010.05.09.1-

9.78.5

------

7.210.010.04.34.5

---

4.2-

7.50.05.0

6.626.876.373.74.04.52.68.28.79.56.46.75.010.05.09.0

-9.28.8

------

7.410.010.04.74.8

---

4.2-

7.50.05.0

6.486.566.403.84.04.33.18.28.79.56.46.75.010.05.09.2

-9.49.0

------

7.210.010.04.34.5

---

4.2-

7.50.05.0

224

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

4.8

0.0

-

-

9.5

 

3.2

3.4

2.3

3.3

5.0

6.7

3.6

-

1.7

2.5

 

5.7

7.0

1.1

4.6

10.0

 

4.8

-

4.9

7.4

2.0

 

5.3

6.7

6.3

3.0

2.2

-

-

-

 

5.3

9.0

1.0

5.8

 

5.0

-

-

5.0

 

6.9

7.5

7.5

5.8

 

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

 

4.8

0.0

10.0

2.7

1.3

7.5

7.5

5.0

 

0.8

-

2.5

0.0

0.0

161/162159/162

4.31

3.884.74

RANKING 158/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICALIBYA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

225

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

4.89 4.51 4.43 4.31

90

114

138

162154

158 156 158

LIBYA | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

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4.894.785.003.5

---

5.89.02.55.83.30.05.05.08.77.59.49.07.57.57.57.56.37.56.40.010.04.72.810.010.07.50.8

-2.50.00.0

4.514.814.222.8

---

5.39.01.05.85.0

--

5.08.77.59.88.92.52.52.52.52.52.54.90.010.02.71.87.57.55.00.8

-2.50.00.0

4.434.893.972.5

---

5.39.01.05.85.0

--

5.07.07.57.66.12.52.52.52.52.52.54.90.010.02.71.57.57.55.00.8

-2.50.00.0

4.314.743.882.2

---

5.39.01.05.85.0

--

5.06.97.57.55.82.52.52.52.52.52.54.80.010.02.71.37.57.55.00.8

-2.50.00.0

226

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.2

5.6

6.4

10.0

7.0

 

6.5

5.4

3.7

5.6

8.3

6.7

6.2

9.7

6.2

6.8

 

9.3

8.0

9.6

9.8

10.0

 

8.2

8.3

7.7

10.0

6.8

 

8.0

9.8

6.6

7.7

6.8

-

-

-

 

9.3

7.9

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.5

10.0

9.0

6.4

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

8.0

8.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

13/16224/162

8.34

8.827.86

RANKING 20/162EASTERN EUROPELITHUANIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

227

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.01 8.12 8.07 8.12 8.32 8.35 8.348.10 8.20

1

20

40

60

35

2631 30 29

2320 20 20

LITHUANIA | EASTERN EUROPE

8.017.448.586.5

---

8.86.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.810.09.47.09.310.07.58.810.010.09.510.010.08.38.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.127.558.696.5

---

8.96.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.09.58.19.310.07.58.810.010.09.810.010.09.39.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.077.478.666.5

---

9.17.2

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.67.39.310.07.58.810.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.127.508.746.5

---

9.17.3

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.09.47.2

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.107.528.686.4

---

9.17.3

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.09.46.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.207.728.676.4

---

9.17.4

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.410.09.06.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.327.918.736.5

---

9.37.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.410.09.16.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.07.78.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.357.868.846.8

---

9.27.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.810.09.07.6

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.08.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

8.347.868.826.8

---

9.37.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.09.06.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.08.510.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

228

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.2

1.3

3.9

7.0

4.5

 

8.4

8.6

7.2

8.9

10.0

10.0

7.5

6.2

8.7

8.1

 

9.3

8.0

9.3

9.9

10.0

 

8.3

8.3

8.4

10.0

6.6

 

7.9

9.3

6.3

8.0

7.9

-

-

-

 

9.9

9.7

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.1

10.0

9.6

7.9

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.7

10.0

10.0

9.0

8.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

25/1627/162

8.43

9.267.60

RANKING 15/162WESTERN EUROPELUXEMBOURG

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

229

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.36 8.25 8.37 8.34 8.31 8.57 8.48 8.438.40

1

20

40

60

1519

1216 17

138

13 15

LUXEMBOURG | WESTERN EUROPE

8.367.629.118.0

---

9.69.39.510.010.010.010.010.08.0

-9.17.0------

9.610.010.09.39.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

8.257.518.988.0

---

9.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.3

-9.37.3------

7.910.010.06.05.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

8.377.539.208.0

---

9.79.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.6

-9.18.0

------

9.610.010.09.39.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

8.347.489.208.0

---

9.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.2

-9.27.3------

9.610.010.09.39.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

8.317.469.177.9---

10.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.1-

9.27.0------

9.610.010.09.39.0

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

8.407.619.197.9---

10.09.910.010.010.010.010.010.08.3

-9.37.2------

9.610.010.09.39.0

---

10.0-

10.010.010.0

8.577.789.368.0

---

9.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.37.8

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.487.649.338.2

---

9.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.97.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.09.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.437.609.267.9---

9.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.09.67.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.08.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

230

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.3

6.1

4.6

6.0

8.5

 

5.1

3.5

3.7

5.1

5.8

-

3.9

8.4

6.6

5.7

 

8.1

8.6

9.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.0

8.2

7.7

10.0

5.9

 

8.2

9.6

7.2

7.8

5.0

4.7

5.6

4.7

 

8.6

9.4

9.0

7.5

 

6.7

10.0

0.0

10.0

 

8.3

10.0

8.7

6.3

 

8.0

7.5

7.5

5.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.8

10.0

10.0

3.7

3.8

10.0

10.0

7.5

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

68/16267/162

7.27

7.417.13

RANKING 56/162EASTERN EUROPEMACEDONIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

231

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.53 7.48 7.55 7.73 7.75 7.57 7.19 7.32 7.27

30

50

70

90

4752

4943 43

47

63

55 56

MACEDONIA | EASTERN EUROPE

7.536.838.245.66.05.35.39.09.39.28.310.010.010.010.09.0

-9.08.9

------

7.810.010.06.05.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.486.898.085.66.05.35.39.09.39.58.310.010.010.010.08.6

-8.98.2

------

6.810.010.04.32.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.556.938.175.66.05.35.39.09.29.58.310.010.010.010.08.4

-8.78.0

------

7.810.010.06.05.0

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.737.11

8.355.66.05.35.39.69.49.510.010.010.010.010.09.0

-8.99.0

------

7.410.010.04.74.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.757.238.265.56.15.45.09.69.49.310.010.010.010.010.08.7-

8.98.5

------

7.210.010.04.34.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.577.197.945.56.15.45.08.99.69.57.5

10.010.010.010.08.8

-8.98.6

------

6.110.05.24.34.8

---

10.0-

10.010.010.0

7.197.247.143.34.85.74.48.89.49.47.56.710.00.010.09.210.09.08.68.07.57.55.010.010.07.3

10.05.24.04.810.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

7.327.167.475.14.65.65.18.69.49.07.56.710.00.010.08.610.08.57.28.07.57.55.010.010.07.9

10.010.03.74.010.010.07.59.37.010.010.010.0

7.277.137.415.04.75.64.78.69.49.07.56.710.00.010.08.310.08.76.38.07.57.55.010.010.07.8

10.010.03.73.810.010.07.59.37.010.010.010.0

232

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.7

8.4

9.9

4.0

8.5

 

2.8

2.3

2.8

3.6

1.7

4.2

3.0

5.1

3.1

3.8

 

7.9

8.3

9.6

8.7

5.0

 

6.7

6.9

4.6

10.0

5.4

 

5.8

7.4

4.5

5.6

3.6

3.3

3.9

3.6

 

8.2

6.9

9.3

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.5

5.0

9.3

8.3

 

5.5

7.5

2.5

5.0

5.0

7.5

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

3.7

4.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.5

-

7.5

10.0

5.0

126/16288/162

6.51

6.846.19

RANKING 103/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAMADAGASCAR

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

233

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.56 6.55 6.62 6.79 6.75 6.83 6.83 6.516.60

60

85

110

135

98 100 103

93 9086 84

100 103

MADAGASCAR | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.566.077.044.94.35.34.98.36.38.510.010.010.010.010.07.95.49.88.56.07.55.04.26.76.78.510.010.05.34.510.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.556.286.824.94.35.34.98.36.38.510.08.35.010.010.08.25.49.89.36.07.55.04.26.76.77.75.1

10.04.34.810.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.626.416.824.94.35.34.98.16.38.010.08.310.05.010.08.35.410.09.66.07.55.04.26.76.78.010.010.03.72.510.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.796.217.374.94.35.34.97.36.39.06.78.35.010.010.09.58.810.09.68.510.05.010.08.88.88.1

10.010.03.72.810.010.010.08.8

-7.5

10.0-

6.756.487.013.52.94.13.57.36.39.06.78.35.010.010.09.58.810.09.68.510.05.010.08.88.88.010.010.03.32.510.010.010.08.8

-7.5

10.0-

6.836.607.073.52.94.13.58.36.99.58.38.35.010.010.09.58.810.09.67.9

10.05.010.08.88.88.1

10.010.03.33.310.010.010.07.5-

7.510.05.0

6.836.447.224.92.44.13.58.26.99.48.310.010.010.010.08.25.010.09.65.57.52.55.05.07.58.210.010.03.74.010.010.010.07.5-

7.510.05.0

6.606.316.893.73.14.14.08.36.99.58.310.010.010.010.07.65.09.88.15.57.52.55.05.07.58.310.010.03.74.310.010.010.07.5-

7.510.05.0

6.516.196.843.63.33.93.68.26.99.38.310.010.010.010.07.55.09.38.35.57.52.55.05.07.58.310.010.03.74.310.010.010.07.5-

7.510.05.0

234

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.1

6.9

9.4

2.0

6.0

 

4.7

5.2

3.7

4.8

5.8

4.2

2.3

8.2

4.7

4.4

 

6.7

7.6

8.6

5.7

5.0

 

6.1

7.4

5.4

6.6

4.9

 

5.8

4.7

6.9

5.8

4.9

5.1

5.4

4.3

 

8.8

9.3

9.5

7.5

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.5

-

9.4

7.6

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

7.8

10.0

10.0

5.0

6.3

-

-

-

 

7.5

10.0

10.0

0.0

10.0

139/16265/162

6.65

7.455.86

RANKING 97/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAMALAWI

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

235

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.72 6.78 6.77 6.99 6.89 6.72 6.67 6.61 6.65

60

85

110

135

90 87 90

75 78

9994

99 97

MALAWI | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.726.177.274.84.05.94.58.37.89.57.78.310.010.05.08.8

-9.18.5

------

7.310.010.04.34.8

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.786.227.344.84.05.94.58.89.19.57.78.310.010.05.09.1-

9.48.8

------

6.610.010.02.04.3

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.776.277.274.84.05.94.58.68.69.57.78.310.010.05.08.2

-8.67.8------

7.310.010.04.05.3

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.996.527.474.84.05.94.59.59.19.59.88.310.010.05.08.4

-9.07.7------

7.010.010.03.74.3

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.896.187.605.24.85.94.89.59.39.59.88.310.010.05.08.1-

8.97.4------

7.410.010.04.35.3

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.725.927.515.24.85.94.88.89.39.57.58.310.010.05.08.1-

8.77.4------

7.510.010.04.35.5

---

8.3-

10.05.010.0

6.675.947.415.65.05.24.58.89.39.57.58.310.010.05.07.8-

8.86.9

------

7.610.010.04.75.8

---

6.7-

10.00.010.0

6.615.767.464.94.95.44.48.89.39.57.58.310.010.05.08.6

-9.47.8------

7.810.010.05.06.3

---

7.510.010.00.010.0

6.655.867.454.95.15.44.38.89.39.57.58.310.010.05.08.5

-9.47.6------

7.810.010.05.06.3

---

7.510.010.00.010.0

236

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.9

6.3

8.2

4.0

9.0

 

5.8

6.1

6.5

7.3

8.3

6.7

5.0

8.6

7.4

6.3

 

5.8

4.1

9.5

9.6

0.0

 

7.5

7.4

7.0

10.0

5.8

 

8.6

9.6

8.0

8.2

5.4

5.2

5.6

5.5

 

8.6

9.2

10.0

6.7

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

3.9

2.5

6.9

2.4

 

4.0

7.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

5.0

 

6.8

10.0

10.0

1.3

3.8

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

4.3

7.0

5.0

0.0

5.0

79/162126/162

6.41

5.906.92

RANKING 110/162SOUTH ASIAMALAYSIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

237

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.45 6.57 6.58 6.67 6.56 6.47 6.56 6.416.60

60

85

110

135

10598

108103 103 104

112

102110

MALAYSIA | SOUTH ASIA

6.456.616.305.85.65.76.19.29.1

10.08.35.05.05.05.07.34.69.47.95.25.05.04.67.14.25.610.010.02.04.03.36.73.32.5

-5.00.0

-

6.576.606.555.85.65.76.19.29.210.08.36.710.05.05.07.54.69.78.25.25.05.04.67.14.26.210.010.04.35.83.36.73.32.5

-5.00.0

-

6.586.856.305.85.65.76.19.29.210.08.35.05.05.05.07.34.69.67.65.25.05.04.67.14.25.710.010.02.04.33.36.73.32.5

-5.00.0

-

6.676.866.495.85.65.76.19.29.310.08.35.05.05.05.07.33.89.98.35.07.52.55.03.86.36.310.010.02.04.55.05.07.53.8

-7.50.0

-

6.566.856.285.24.65.75.39.29.210.08.35.05.05.05.06.93.89.17.95.07.52.55.03.86.36.310.010.02.04.35.05.07.53.8

-7.50.0

-

6.607.076.135.24.65.75.38.69.29.86.75.05.05.05.07.03.89.87.45.47.52.55.03.86.36.310.010.02.04.35.05.07.53.3

-5.00.05.0

6.477.105.844.45.55.75.88.69.210.06.75.05.05.05.06.72.59.97.64.07.52.52.52.55.06.910.010.01.74.37.57.57.53.3

-5.00.05.0

6.567.155.975.45.15.65.68.69.210.06.75.05.05.05.04.52.57.33.84.07.52.52.52.55.06.810.010.01.34.07.57.57.54.37.05.00.05.0

6.416.925.905.45.25.65.58.69.210.06.75.05.05.05.03.92.56.92.44.07.52.52.52.55.06.810.010.01.33.87.57.57.54.37.05.00.05.0

238

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

4.9

6.9

9.8

0.0

3.0

 

3.5

3.9

4.0

4.4

4.2

5.0

2.6

5.8

3.8

3.8

 

7.2

9.9

9.2

9.6

0.0

 

6.9

7.6

4.8

10.0

5.1

 

6.5

8.7

5.0

5.8

3.9

-

-

-

 

5.4

5.6

6.0

4.5

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.6

7.5

9.0

9.3

 

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

7.9

10.0

10.0

7.3

5.3

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

5.0

-

0.0

10.0

5.0

143/162119/162

5.93

6.065.80

RANKING 134/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAMALI

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

239

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6.09 6.19 6.28 6.09 5.97 5.96 5.83 5.935.90

90

114

138

162

115 113120

126 128134 135

132 134

MALI | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.095.896.304.9

---

5.45.17.63.58.35.010.010.06.98.38.83.77.8

10.010.03.88.36.79.310.010.07.07.8

10.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.196.046.334.9

---

5.55.17.83.58.310.05.010.06.88.39.13.17.8

10.010.03.88.36.79.510.010.08.77.8

10.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.286.046.534.9

---

5.75.18.53.510.010.010.010.06.78.37.93.87.8

10.010.03.88.36.79.310.010.07.38.010.010.010.05.0

-0.010.0

-

6.095.926.274.9

---

5.85.18.53.86.710.010.00.07.010.07.73.49.810.010.08.810.010.07.5

10.010.07.08.35.05.07.55.0

-0.010.0

-

5.975.995.944.2

---

5.55.17.53.86.710.010.00.07.010.07.63.49.810.010.08.810.010.06.810.010.05.74.85.05.07.55.0

-0.010.0

-

5.965.955.974.2

---

5.35.65.64.58.310.010.05.07.1

10.08.23.210.010.010.08.810.010.05.60.010.07.05.05.05.07.55.0

-0.010.05.0

5.835.815.854.1---

5.35.65.74.58.310.010.05.06.27.57.33.97.57.57.57.57.57.57.9

10.010.07.35.37.57.57.55.0

-0.010.05.0

5.905.825.974.0

---

5.15.65.34.58.310.010.05.08.17.58.78.27.57.57.57.57.57.57.9

10.010.07.35.37.57.57.55.0

-0.010.05.0

5.935.806.063.9

---

5.45.66.04.58.310.010.05.08.67.59.09.37.57.57.57.57.57.57.9

10.010.07.35.37.57.57.55.0

-0.010.05.0

240

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.9

4.1

6.5

6.0

7.0

 

6.6

5.6

4.5

6.9

10.0

8.3

5.4

5.3

6.3

7.5

 

9.5

8.2

9.9

9.9

10.0

 

8.4

8.3

8.2

10.0

7.3

 

8.2

9.8

8.0

6.7

6.9

-

-

-

 

9.9

9.6

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.4

10.0

9.1

6.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

10.0

8.3

7.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

-

17/16220/162

8.35

8.987.73

RANKING 19/162WESTERN EUROPEMALTA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

241

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.31 8.36 8.31 8.34 8.24 8.34 8.38 8.358.30

1

20

40

60

19

1318 16

2017 18 18 19

MALTA | WESTERN EUROPE

8.317.599.047.5---

9.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.07.6

10.08.83.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.367.649.087.5---

9.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.07.7

10.09.33.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.317.599.037.5---

9.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.07.4

10.08.53.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.347.679.007.5---

9.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.010.07.43.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.247.638.847.2---

9.68.910.010.010.010.010.010.06.910.07.33.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.307.668.937.2---

9.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.07.4

10.08.23.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.347.808.877.0---

9.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.07.3

10.08.13.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.387.729.04

7.1---

9.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.09.26.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

-

8.357.738.986.9

---

9.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.410.09.16.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

-

242

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

5.3

4.0

-

6.0

6.0

 

3.7

3.1

2.0

2.6

4.6

-

6.3

7.6

5.3

5.7

 

8.1

9.3

8.4

9.7

5.0

 

5.9

7.4

3.8

10.0

2.6

 

6.7

8.5

5.9

5.7

3.9

-

-

-

 

5.8

6.0

8.0

3.4

 

8.3

5.0

10.0

10.0

 

5.7

5.0

9.1

2.9

 

5.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

0.0

5.0

 

6.0

10.0

7.7

4.3

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

136/162151/162

5.47

4.995.96

RANKING 147/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAMAURITANIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

243

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.95 5.78 5.83 5.75 5.47 5.37 5.475.90 5.40

90

114

138

162

120117

134 134 134

143147 147 147

MAURITANIA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.905.985.814.3

---

6.65.78.36.05.00.05.010.06.72.99.97.26.77.55.08.35.47.17.4

10.010.04.04.56.76.710.05.0

-10.00.0

-

5.956.045.874.3

---

6.75.78.46.05.05.00.010.06.52.99.86.76.77.55.08.35.47.18.1

10.07.18.08.06.76.710.05.0

-10.00.0

-

5.785.775.804.3

---

6.75.78.46.05.00.05.010.06.32.99.46.46.77.55.08.35.47.17.6

10.010.04.35.36.76.710.05.0

-10.00.0

-

5.835.785.884.3

---

5.85.77.54.36.710.00.010.07.1

5.09.27.18.57.57.5

10.08.88.87.5

10.010.04.35.57.57.57.53.8

-7.50.0

-

5.755.685.833.9

---

6.05.78.04.36.710.00.010.07.05.09.06.98.57.57.5

10.08.88.87.7

10.010.05.35.87.57.57.53.8

-7.50.0

-

5.475.605.353.9

---

5.86.08.03.46.710.00.010.07.05.09.06.97.97.57.5

10.08.88.87.6

10.010.05.35.37.57.57.50.0

-0.00.00.0

5.405.685.133.9

---

5.86.08.03.48.35.010.010.07.25.09.37.15.57.57.57.50.05.06.1

10.07.55.05.05.05.05.00.0

-0.00.00.0

5.375.705.043.9

---

5.86.08.03.48.35.010.010.06.25.09.14.65.57.57.57.50.05.06.010.07.64.75.05.05.05.00.0

-0.00.00.0

5.475.964.993.9

---

5.86.08.03.48.35.010.010.05.75.09.12.95.57.57.57.50.05.06.010.07.74.35.05.05.05.00.0

-0.00.00.0

244

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.5

6.7

8.4

6.0

9.0

 

6.8

6.6

5.7

6.5

8.8

-

5.0

9.5

6.0

6.8

 

9.6

8.9

9.6

9.8

10.0

 

8.4

9.4

7.2

10.0

7.0

 

7.7

9.3

6.4

7.6

6.4

-

-

-

 

9.2

9.3

10.0

8.3

 

6.7

5.0

5.0

10.0

 

8.0

7.5

9.2

7.4

 

9.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

10.0

8.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

5.0

-

10.0

0.0

5.0

8/16252/162

7.86

7.728.01

RANKING 37/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAMAURITIUS

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

245

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 201620152014

6

5

7

8

9

8.21 8.11 8.24 8.32 8.37 8.23 7.93 7.867.90

1

20

40

60

2528

2218

1419

40 38 37

MAURITIUS | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

8.217.968.476.7---

9.58.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.38.39.99.78.610.07.55.410.010.09.010.010.08.08.06.710.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

8.117.858.366.7---

9.58.89.810.010.010.010.010.09.48.310.09.88.610.07.55.410.010.07.7

10.010.04.72.56.710.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

8.247.988.516.7---

9.68.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.38.39.89.88.610.07.55.410.010.08.910.010.08.07.86.710.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

8.328.058.586.7---

9.68.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.58.89.99.88.810.07.57.5

10.08.89.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

8.378.158.586.6

---

9.79.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.58.89.99.88.810.07.57.5

10.08.89.310.010.07.77.5

10.010.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

8.238.128.346.6

---

9.18.910.08.310.010.010.010.09.58.810.09.78.810.07.57.5

10.08.89.310.010.07.77.5

10.010.010.06.7-

10.05.05.0

7.938.027.846.5

---

9.29.410.08.36.75.05.010.09.07.59.99.79.010.07.5

10.07.5

10.09.310.010.07.77.5

10.010.010.05.0

-10.00.05.0

7.908.027.786.6

---

9.29.310.08.36.75.05.010.08.27.59.37.89.010.07.5

10.07.5

10.09.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.05.0

-10.00.05.0

7.868.017.726.4

---

9.29.310.08.36.75.05.010.08.07.59.27.49.010.07.5

10.07.5

10.09.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.05.0

-10.00.05.0

246

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.9

7.3

6.4

10.0

8.0

 

4.1

3.2

3.0

5.0

5.0

2.5

5.9

7.4

2.4

2.8

 

8.1

8.5

9.5

9.4

5.0

 

7.3

8.0

5.8

10.0

5.3

 

7.1

9.3

5.6

6.4

3.9

4.7

4.0

3.0

 

6.0

2.3

7.5

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.6

7.5

7.4

7.8

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

7.0

2.9

10.0

3.7

2.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

82/16289/162

6.85

6.806.90

RANKING 75/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANMEXICO

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

247

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.92 6.83 6.72 6.72 6.67 6.78 6.92 6.856.90

60

85

110

135

7681

95 98 9589

77 75 75

MEXICO | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

6.926.667.194.25.04.03.57.85.18.59.810.010.010.010.07.17.19.34.97.37.57.55.47.18.87.64.7

10.05.03.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.836.537.144.25.04.03.57.23.18.59.810.010.010.010.07.17.19.64.67.37.57.55.47.18.88.63.1

10.09.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.726.676.784.25.04.03.56.51.28.59.810.010.010.010.06.97.18.84.87.37.57.55.47.18.86.91.5

10.04.32.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.726.686.764.25.04.03.56.10.97.59.810.010.010.010.07.17.59.04.87.8

10.010.05.06.37.57.13.310.04.32.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.676.716.643.54.23.92.56.21.47.59.810.010.010.010.06.87.58.74.27.8

10.010.05.06.37.57.45.010.04.72.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.786.776.793.54.23.92.56.12.57.48.310.010.010.010.07.07.59.24.29.210.010.05.06.37.57.87.6

10.04.72.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.926.856.994.25.04.43.16.53.67.58.310.010.010.010.07.27.59.44.68.510.010.07.57.57.57.77.69.94.02.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.906.886.913.84.54.12.96.43.47.58.310.010.010.010.07.67.58.37.28.510.010.07.57.57.57.46.010.03.72.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

6.856.906.803.94.74.03.06.02.37.58.310.010.010.010.07.67.57.47.88.510.010.07.57.57.57.02.910.03.72.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

248

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.5

6.5

6.5

6.0

7.0

 

4.3

1.8

2.4

3.8

6.7

6.7

4.3

9.5

4.0

6.2

 

8.0

9.0

9.2

8.7

5.0

 

7.5

8.7

7.1

10.0

4.0

 

6.9

9.5

5.2

6.0

4.5

5.1

4.7

3.6

 

8.7

8.7

9.0

8.3

 

8.3

5.0

10.0

10.0

 

6.0

5.0

7.7

5.5

 

6.0

7.5

7.5

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

7.4

10.0

10.0

4.3

4.8

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

95/16276/162

6.85

7.066.64

RANKING 75/162EASTERN EUROPEMOLDOVA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

249

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.21 7.19 7.02 7.08 7.05 6.89 6.84 6.857.00

50

75

100

125

62 65

73

65 6872

81 8075

MOLDOVA | EASTERN EUROPE

7.216.917.514.24.54.24.08.97.79.010.08.310.05.010.08.8

-9.48.2

------

6.710.010.03.33.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.196.667.734.24.54.24.08.47.67.6

10.08.35.010.010.09.0

-9.48.6

------

9.310.010.09.08.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.026.587.454.24.54.24.08.87.49.010.08.310.05.010.08.6

-9.18.1------

6.710.07.24.35.3

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.086.707.464.24.54.24.08.47.09.09.28.35.010.010.08.7-

9.28.2

------

7.510.010.04.35.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.056.647.463.94.44.13.48.67.89.09.28.35.010.010.08.6

-9.08.2

------

7.510.010.04.75.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.006.557.453.94.44.13.48.68.39.08.38.35.010.010.08.7-

9.87.7------

7.510.010.04.75.5

---

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.896.657.134.14.54.33.48.78.79.08.38.35.010.010.07.65.09.78.26.07.57.55.05.05.07.4

10.010.04.35.37.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.846.577.104.55.04.63.88.78.79.08.38.35.010.010.06.45.07.86.36.07.57.55.05.05.07.4

10.010.04.34.87.57.57.5

10.010.010.010.010.0

6.856.647.064.55.14.73.68.78.79.08.38.35.010.010.06.05.07.75.56.07.57.55.05.05.07.4

10.010.04.34.87.57.57.5

10.010.010.010.010.0

250

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.0

5.4

7.6

10.0

9.0

 

5.6

3.3

3.8

4.4

8.3

6.7

5.8

9.1

5.3

6.7

 

9.4

9.4

8.3

9.9

10.0

 

6.8

8.9

3.8

10.0

4.4

 

7.3

8.4

6.7

6.7

5.3

5.4

5.3

5.0

 

8.9

7.7

9.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.6

10.0

9.0

6.7

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

2.5

10.0

 

8.2

10.0

10.0

5.7

7.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

48/16243/162

7.70

8.007.40

RANKING 45/162EAST ASIAMONGOLIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

251

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.15 7.30 7.32 7.58 7.52 7.64 7.71 7.71 7.70

30

50

70

90

66

57 58

5053

45 45 45 45

MONGOLIA | EAST ASIA

7.156.737.565.35.25.35.48.36.89.09.210.010.010.010.08.65.810.09.85.25.05.05.84.25.87.9

10.010.05.76.06.76.710.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.307.037.565.35.25.35.48.36.79.09.210.010.010.010.08.55.89.99.85.25.05.05.84.25.88.010.010.06.36.06.76.710.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.327.067.585.35.25.35.48.46.59.59.210.010.010.010.08.55.89.99.85.25.05.05.84.25.87.9

10.010.05.36.86.76.710.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.587.177.985.35.25.35.48.56.19.510.010.010.010.010.08.25.09.99.88.07.57.57.57.5

10.09.010.010.05.77.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.527.028.025.25.55.24.88.97.29.510.010.010.010.010.08.15.010.09.38.07.57.57.57.5

10.09.010.010.05.77.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.647.178.115.25.55.24.89.07.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.25.010.09.58.37.57.57.57.5

10.09.010.010.05.77.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.717.328.105.05.45.54.28.77.19.010.010.010.010.010.09.910.09.99.88.510.010.010.02.510.08.210.010.05.77.010.010.05.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.717.388.045.35.75.44.88.87.59.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.37.58.510.010.010.02.510.08.210.010.05.77.010.010.05.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.707.408.005.35.45.35.08.97.79.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.09.06.78.510.010.010.02.510.08.210.010.05.77.010.010.05.09.37.010.010.010.0

252

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.9

5.8

-

8.0

7.0

 

4.9

4.3

4.0

5.0

6.7

-

4.8

7.6

4.9

5.9

 

8.3

8.8

9.3

9.9

5.0

 

8.2

8.3

7.5

10.0

6.9

 

6.9

6.7

7.4

6.7

5.1

-

-

-

 

8.9

8.2

9.5

-

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

-

 

8.9

-

9.0

8.8

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

5.2

10.0

0.0

5.7

5.3

-

-

-

 

9.0

7.0

10.0

10.0

-

72/16256/162

7.34

7.637.04

RANKING 52/162EASTERN EUROPEMONTENEGRO

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

253

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.67 7.58 7.77 7.64 7.66 7.57 7.64 7.36 7.34

30

50

70

90

4548

4347 45 47 46

54 52

MONTENEGRO | EASTERN EUROPE

7.677.198.155.5

---

9.38.59.510.010.010.010.010.07.5-

8.86.2

------

8.110.010.06.36.0

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.587.16

8.005.5

---

9.48.79.510.010.010.010.010.07.8-

8.57.2------

6.410.010.01.74.0

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.777.338.215.5

---

9.59.09.510.010.010.010.010.07.6-

8.56.6

------

8.110.010.06.36.0

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.647.148.155.5

---

9.48.79.510.010.010.010.010.07.2-

8.06.3

------

8.310.010.07.06.0

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.667.258.085.2

---

9.58.99.510.010.010.010.010.07.1-

8.45.7------

8.210.010.07.05.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.577.088.055.2

---

9.49.49.5

-10.010.010.0

-7.1-

8.65.6

------

8.010.010.06.75.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.647.178.105.2

---

9.18.79.5

-10.010.010.0

-8.1-

8.97.3------

8.010.010.06.75.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.366.747.985.3

---

9.28.99.5

-10.010.010.0

-7.9-

8.27.6------

8.010.010.06.35.5

---

9.07.010.010.0

-

7.347.047.635.1---

8.98.29.5

-10.010.010.0

-8.9

-9.08.8

------

5.210.00.05.75.3

---

9.07.010.010.0

-

254

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.9

4.4

7.3

8.0

4.0

 

5.4

4.6

4.2

6.2

6.7

6.7

5.0

7.5

7.6

6.9

 

7.2

9.7

9.5

9.7

0.0

 

6.9

6.8

6.0

10.0

5.0

 

6.4

7.8

4.2

7.0

4.2

3.4

5.4

3.7

 

8.4

9.5

9.0

6.7

 

8.3

10.0

5.0

10.0

 

4.4

2.5

8.1

2.7

 

5.0

7.5

2.5

2.5

5.0

7.5

 

7.3

10.0

10.0

2.3

3.8

10.0

7.5

7.5

 

3.3

-

5.0

0.0

5.0

115/162124/162

6.18

5.996.37

RANKING 127/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAMOROCCO

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

255

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.29 6.36 6.46 6.38 6.31 6.18 6.17 6.186.40

60

94

128

162

109 108116 113 114

121126 124 127

MOROCCO | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

6.296.226.364.02.95.43.58.79.59.07.58.310.05.010.05.91.39.76.85.75.05.05.47.15.87.1

10.010.02.04.310.06.76.75.0

-10.00.0

-

6.366.266.464.02.95.43.58.79.59.07.58.35.010.010.06.11.39.87.45.75.05.05.47.15.87.9

10.09.76.06.010.06.76.75.0

-10.00.0

-

6.406.416.394.02.95.43.58.69.49.07.58.310.05.010.06.41.39.78.25.75.05.05.47.15.87.010.010.01.73.810.06.76.75.0

-10.00.0

-

6.466.476.464.02.95.43.58.09.57.96.78.35.010.010.06.62.59.77.67.57.57.58.86.37.57.1

10.09.41.73.810.07.57.55.0

-10.00.0

-

6.386.346.413.72.75.03.58.19.58.06.78.35.010.010.06.62.59.77.67.57.57.58.86.37.57.2

10.09.42.04.010.07.57.55.0

-10.00.0

-

6.316.376.243.72.75.03.58.19.58.06.78.35.010.010.06.62.59.67.67.57.57.58.86.37.57.2

10.09.72.04.010.07.57.53.3

-5.00.05.0

6.186.286.093.72.75.13.38.49.69.06.78.310.05.010.06.62.59.77.65.07.52.52.55.07.57.2

10.09.72.04.010.07.57.53.3

-5.00.05.0

6.176.365.984.02.95.33.78.49.59.06.78.310.05.010.05.02.58.14.45.07.52.52.55.07.57.3

10.09.72.33.810.07.57.53.3

-5.00.05.0

6.186.375.994.23.45.43.78.49.59.06.78.310.05.010.04.42.58.12.75.07.52.52.55.07.57.3

10.010.02.33.810.07.57.53.3

-5.00.05.0

256

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.1

3.4

9.0

6.0

6.0

 

4.0

3.1

2.7

4.5

6.7

5.0

0.0

7.6

3.0

4.0

 

6.0

7.4

8.5

8.0

0.0

 

6.4

7.9

5.5

10.0

2.2

 

5.1

6.3

3.1

5.8

3.6

-

-

-

 

8.6

8.6

8.7

8.3

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

7.9

5.0

9.3

9.4

 

2.5

5.0

2.5

0.0

2.5

2.5

 

7.6

10.0

10.0

6.0

4.8

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

149/16295/162

6.08

6.665.50

RANKING 130/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAMOZAMBIQUE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

257

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6.03 5.86 5.95 6.33 6.34 6.41 6.23 6.086.20

90

114

138

162

116

124127

118 117 117122 122

130

MOZAMBIQUE | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.035.676.394.8

---

8.08.39.06.75.00.010.05.08.07.18.88.17.57.57.58.37.17.18.910.010.06.06.310.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.865.476.244.8

---

8.18.69.06.75.010.00.05.07.97.19.07.57.57.57.58.37.17.17.2

10.010.00.00.510.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.955.516.404.8

---

8.18.69.06.75.00.010.05.07.97.19.37.47.57.57.58.37.17.18.810.010.05.75.810.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.335.776.884.8

---

8.38.69.56.75.010.00.05.08.28.89.36.49.010.010.08.87.58.88.910.010.06.06.010.010.010.05.0

-10.00.0

-

6.345.936.744.3

---

8.18.69.06.75.010.00.05.08.58.89.57.19.010.010.08.87.58.88.910.010.05.76.510.010.010.05.0

-10.00.0

-

6.415.787.054.3

---

8.48.68.28.35.010.00.05.08.68.89.67.59.610.010.08.87.58.88.810.010.05.75.810.010.010.06.7-

10.00.010.0

6.235.756.713.8

---

8.68.68.98.38.310.010.05.07.45.09.47.72.55.02.50.02.52.57.8

10.010.06.05.87.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.205.636.783.8

---

8.68.69.08.38.310.010.05.08.15.010.09.32.55.02.50.02.52.57.7

10.010.06.05.37.57.57.5

10.010.010.010.010.0

6.085.506.663.6

---

8.68.68.78.38.310.010.05.07.95.09.39.42.55.02.50.02.52.57.6

10.010.06.04.87.57.57.5

10.010.010.010.010.0

258

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.3

2.9

-

7.0

9.0

 

3.5

2.7

2.7

3.4

3.3

5.0

1.9

7.0

3.1

3.9

 

6.5

7.8

9.5

8.6

0.0

 

5.0

5.4

2.9

10.0

1.5

 

5.8

5.9

5.6

5.9

3.0

2.4

3.7

2.9

 

8.1

9.1

7.7

7.5

 

1.7

0.0

0.0

5.0

 

6.3

7.5

6.9

4.7

 

7.0

7.5

7.5

5.0

7.5

7.5

 

7.5

8.1

9.6

2.3

2.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

4.4

0.0

2.5

5.0

10.0

151/162139/162

5.44

5.465.42

RANKING 149/162SOUTH ASIAMYANMAR

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

259

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

4.96 5.36 5.03 4.78 5.05 5.19 5.58 5.45 5.44

90

114

138

162

139135

152 152148 150

142145

149

MYANMAR | SOUTH ASIA

4.963.866.053.4

---

8.39.46.49.23.30.00.010.09.7-

9.310.0

------

4.410.07.20.00.5

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

5.364.226.503.4

---

8.29.36.29.23.30.00.010.09.9

-9.810.0

------

8.010.08.27.06.8

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

5.034.066.013.4

---

8.29.46.29.23.30.00.010.09.3

-9.09.6

------

4.510.07.40.00.8

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

4.784.445.123.4

---

8.39.26.69.21.70.00.05.07.63.89.1

10.03.00.00.07.53.83.85.810.07.60.72.37.57.55.03.8

-2.55.0

-

5.055.005.103.12.13.93.28.28.96.69.21.70.00.05.07.73.89.410.03.00.00.07.53.83.86.610.010.02.34.07.57.55.03.8

-2.55.0

-

5.195.355.033.12.13.93.27.99.07.17.51.70.00.05.07.53.89.29.41.30.00.07.53.83.86.710.010.02.74.07.57.55.05.8

-2.55.010.0

5.585.365.803.12.53.73.07.99.17.27.51.70.00.05.08.67.58.99.47.07.57.55.07.57.57.48.18.12.33.310.010.010.05.8

-2.55.010.0

5.455.325.583.22.34.23.27.99.17.07.51.70.00.05.07.27.57.56.77.07.57.55.07.57.57.8

10.09.02.33.010.010.010.04.40.02.55.010.0

5.445.425.463.02.43.72.98.19.17.77.51.70.00.05.06.37.56.94.77.07.57.55.07.57.57.58.19.62.32.810.010.010.04.40.02.55.010.0

260

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.3

4.3

6.8

4.0

6.0

 

6.4

7.1

5.9

7.0

10.0

8.3

4.8

4.5

5.5

4.8

 

6.1

7.7

8.2

8.7

0.0

 

6.4

5.6

5.6

10.0

4.2

 

7.8

8.8

8.2

6.3

5.8

-

-

-

 

7.0

3.1

9.5

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.7

7.5

9.8

8.9

 

7.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

5.0

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

7.0

6.8

-

-

7.5

 

8.0

7.0

10.0

5.0

10.0

113/16268/162

6.90

7.396.40

RANKING 74/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICANAMIBIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

261

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.06 7.04 6.96 6.97 6.977.00 7.00 7.00 6.90

60

85

110

135

7268 71

78 7672 72 72 74

NAMIBIA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

7.006.837.185.8

---

6.23.39.55.810.010.010.010.08.37.18.69.17.37.57.57.17.17.18.810.010.07.37.5

10.06.710.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.066.937.195.8

---

6.02.79.55.810.010.010.010.08.67.19.09.87.37.57.57.17.17.18.910.010.08.77.3

10.06.710.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.046.847.245.8

---

6.54.29.55.810.010.010.010.08.37.18.59.37.37.57.57.17.17.18.610.010.07.06.510.06.710.07.5-

10.05.0

-

6.966.617.325.8

---

7.44.49.58.310.010.010.010.08.37.58.49.17.57.57.57.57.57.58.010.010.07.06.87.57.57.56.3

-7.55.0

-

6.976.797.155.6

---

7.03.19.58.310.010.010.010.08.27.58.29.07.57.57.57.57.57.58.1

10.010.07.07.07.57.57.56.3

-7.55.0

-

7.006.637.385.6

---

7.03.19.58.310.010.010.010.08.47.58.69.37.57.57.57.57.57.58.1

10.010.07.07.07.57.57.58.3

-10.05.010.0

7.006.757.265.3

---

7.03.19.58.310.010.010.010.08.27.58.58.77.07.57.57.57.55.08.210.010.07.06.5

--

7.58.3

-10.05.010.0

6.976.617.335.5

---

7.03.19.58.310.010.010.010.08.87.59.89.17.07.57.57.57.55.08.210.010.07.06.5

--

7.58.07.010.05.010.0

6.906.407.395.8

---

7.03.19.58.310.010.010.010.08.77.59.88.97.07.57.57.57.55.08.310.010.07.06.8

--

7.58.07.010.05.010.0

262

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.9

8.2

9.4

7.0

7.0

 

4.6

5.0

3.7

5.4

3.8

-

3.4

8.3

5.3

5.3

 

6.4

8.1

9.4

8.2

0.0

 

6.6

6.0

5.9

10.0

4.6

 

7.1

9.3

5.8

6.0

4.3

3.9

4.7

4.3

 

9.3

9.1

9.5

9.2

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

5.2

2.5

7.6

5.5

 

5.0

7.5

7.5

5.0

2.5

2.5

 

6.7

10.0

10.0

4.7

4.8

5.0

7.5

5.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

102/16285/162

6.72

6.916.53

RANKING 92/162SOUTH ASIANEPAL

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

263

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.71 6.71 6.77 6.89 6.77 6.73 6.726.80 6.70

60

85

110

135

92 91 90 91 93

8087 86

92

NEPAL | SOUTH ASIA

6.716.037.405.15.54.35.48.18.78.96.78.310.010.05.09.7

10.09.59.77.87.57.58.38.37.17.76.210.05.03.010.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.715.867.575.15.54.35.48.28.89.26.78.310.010.05.09.7

10.09.59.57.87.57.58.38.37.19.16.310.09.08.310.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.776.207.355.15.54.35.48.38.89.46.78.310.010.05.09.610.09.59.37.87.57.58.38.37.16.80.010.04.73.010.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.806.127.485.15.54.35.49.29.09.39.28.310.010.05.08.36.39.88.86.37.57.56.33.86.36.310.010.05.03.85.05.05.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.706.127.274.54.94.24.39.29.19.49.28.310.010.05.08.36.39.39.46.37.57.56.33.86.35.66.410.04.73.35.05.05.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.896.367.414.54.94.24.39.29.19.49.28.310.010.05.08.36.39.49.37.17.57.56.33.86.36.210.010.04.74.05.05.05.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.776.457.094.34.34.24.29.39.29.59.28.310.010.05.07.02.59.78.95.07.57.55.02.52.56.610.010.04.74.05.07.55.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.736.506.954.23.94.14.49.39.19.59.28.310.010.05.06.02.57.87.65.07.57.55.02.52.56.610.010.04.74.35.07.55.010.010.010.010.010.0

6.726.536.914.33.94.74.39.39.19.59.28.310.010.05.05.22.57.65.55.07.57.55.02.52.56.710.010.04.74.85.07.55.010.010.010.010.010.0

264

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

3.9

1.2

3.5

8.0

3.0

 

8.2

9.1

7.2

8.7

10.0

10.0

5.1

7.9

8.6

6.8

 

9.5

8.3

9.8

9.9

10.0

 

8.7

8.3

8.5

10.0

7.9

 

8.3

9.1

7.4

8.3

8.5

8.9

8.7

8.0

 

9.9

9.8

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.9

10.0

8.4

8.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.7

10.0

10.0

9.3

8.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

18/1621/162

8.55

9.407.71

RANKING 6/162WESTERN EUROPENETHERLANDS

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

265

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.41 8.33 8.34 8.35 8.48 8.55 8.558.40 8.40

1

20

40

60

1317 15 14 15 13 13

7 6

NETHERLANDS | WESTERN EUROPE

8.417.589.248.38.98.08.09.79.69.59.810.010.010.010.07.9

10.08.35.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.337.449.228.38.98.08.09.89.69.99.810.010.010.010.07.3

10.07.84.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.08.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.347.489.208.38.98.08.09.79.79.59.810.010.010.010.07.5

10.07.54.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.09.08.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.407.589.228.38.98.08.09.79.79.59.810.010.010.010.07.6

10.07.94.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.357.549.168.28.78.37.59.79.79.59.810.010.010.010.07.2

10.06.84.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.78.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.407.629.198.28.78.37.59.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.07.3

10.06.75.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.78.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.487.749.218.28.68.67.59.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.07.5

10.06.65.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.557.739.378.58.78.88.09.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.08.47.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.557.71

9.408.58.98.78.09.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.08.48.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

266

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.5

4.6

6.3

8.0

7.0

 

8.7

9.5

7.5

8.8

10.0

9.2

7.2

9.9

9.1

7.2

 

9.5

8.8

9.2

9.8

10.0

 

8.6

9.1

8.2

10.0

7.2

 

9.2

10.0

8.8

8.7

7.9

8.4

7.9

7.4

 

9.9

9.6

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.7

10.0

9.3

9.9

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

8.7

8.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

3/1626/162

8.89

9.288.49

RANKING 1/162OCEANIANEW ZEALAND

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

267

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.91 8.88 8.79 8.78 8.87 8.92 8.88 8.898.80

1

20

40

60

2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1

NEW ZEALAND | OCEANIA

8.918.409.428.18.77.67.99.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.29.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.08.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.808.279.338.18.77.67.99.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.910.09.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.010.05.35.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.888.339.438.18.77.67.99.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.99.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.09.08.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.798.399.198.18.77.67.99.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.97.59.89.48.510.010.07.55.010.09.610.010.09.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.788.479.107.78.57.57.29.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.87.59.89.38.510.010.07.55.010.09.610.010.09.08.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.878.489.267.78.57.57.29.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.07.59.79.810.010.010.07.55.010.09.610.010.09.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.928.489.367.98.27.87.79.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.888.489.277.88.17.87.59.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.09.79.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.898.499.287.98.47.97.49.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.39.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

268

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.0

9.0

10.0

7.0

6.0

 

4.5

1.0

1.8

4.1

4.2

5.8

5.1

7.3

5.3

6.4

 

9.1

8.1

9.0

9.3

10.0

 

7.8

8.5

5.6

10.0

7.2

 

7.0

9.5

6.0

5.5

3.8

4.0

3.9

3.4

 

8.3

7.1

9.5

8.3

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

7.9

7.5

9.7

6.6

 

4.0

5.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

7.5

 

7.0

10.0

10.0

5.3

4.0

7.5

5.0

7.5

 

6.9

0.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

54/162103/162

6.85

6.437.27

RANKING 75/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANNICARAGUA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

269

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.26 7.29 7.02 7.11 6.97 6.82 6.857.20 7.00

40

65

90

115

6064

59

72 7367

74

8275

NICARAGUA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.267.127.414.34.54.24.28.14.79.510.010.010.010.010.08.57.19.49.06.95.07.58.38.35.47.7

10.010.05.35.36.76.710.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.207.097.314.34.54.24.27.94.39.510.010.010.010.010.08.67.19.79.16.95.07.58.38.35.46.910.010.01.73.56.76.710.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.297.187.404.34.54.24.28.04.59.510.010.010.010.010.08.67.19.69.16.95.07.58.38.35.47.8

10.010.05.75.36.76.710.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.027.316.744.34.54.24.27.64.99.58.36.75.010.05.08.46.39.69.55.57.57.52.53.86.38.310.010.05.75.010.07.5

10.08.8

-7.5

10.0-

7.007.366.643.84.03.73.57.85.49.58.36.75.010.05.08.46.39.59.55.57.57.52.53.86.38.310.010.05.35.010.07.5

10.08.8

-7.5

10.0-

7.117.346.883.84.03.73.57.96.09.58.36.75.010.05.08.46.39.59.47.17.57.52.53.86.38.210.010.05.34.810.07.5

10.09.2

-7.5

10.010.0

6.977.306.653.53.83.63.38.06.59.38.38.310.010.05.08.97.59.59.64.05.02.52.52.57.57.2

10.010.05.34.87.55.07.59.2

-7.5

10.010.0

6.827.276.363.43.43.73.28.16.69.58.38.310.010.05.08.57.59.58.34.05.02.52.52.57.57.1

10.010.05.34.37.55.07.56.90.07.5

10.010.0

6.857.276.433.84.03.93.48.37.19.58.38.310.010.05.07.97.59.76.64.05.02.52.52.57.57.010.010.05.34.07.55.07.56.90.07.5

10.010.0

270

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.8

6.5

9.8

6.0

5.0

 

3.7

-

4.3

-

3.3

3.3

4.0

7.2

-

-

 

7.0

8.8

9.3

10.0

0.0

 

5.5

6.1

4.4

10.0

1.4

 

7.1

9.1

4.3

7.8

4.2

-

-

-

 

6.9

8.2

6.8

5.8

 

6.7

10.0

10.0

0.0

 

7.8

7.5

9.3

6.6

 

5.5

5.0

5.0

5.0

7.5

5.0

 

5.3

10.0

10.0

4.7

5.3

2.5

2.5

2.5

 

4.2

-

2.5

10.0

0.0

131/162129/162

5.86

5.716.01

RANKING 137/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICANIGER

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

271

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6.17 6.38 6.55 6.24 6.06 5.95 5.83 5.67 5.86

90

114

138

162

113107 109

121126

135 135139 137

NIGER | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.175.396.954.7---

8.08.18.47.46.75.05.010.08.08.37.87.78.17.57.58.37.1

10.07.6

10.010.02.73.810.06.710.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.385.707.054.7---

8.18.18.97.46.75.05.010.08.18.37.98.18.17.57.58.37.1

10.08.010.010.05.04.510.06.710.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.555.917.194.7---

8.18.19.07.48.35.010.010.08.18.38.07.98.17.57.58.37.1

10.07.8

10.010.03.04.810.06.710.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.245.806.694.7---

7.98.19.06.63.35.05.00.07.67.57.77.68.310.010.06.37.57.58.710.010.05.05.810.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.065.556.574.1---

7.98.29.06.63.35.05.00.07.87.57.97.98.310.010.06.37.57.58.610.010.05.05.510.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

5.955.696.224.1---

7.68.28.85.83.35.05.00.07.67.57.77.69.210.010.06.37.57.58.610.010.05.05.010.010.010.04.2

-2.510.00.0

5.835.795.884.1---

7.58.28.45.86.710.010.00.08.27.58.78.45.55.05.05.07.55.05.410.010.05.05.32.52.52.54.2

-2.510.00.0

5.675.745.604.3

---

6.68.25.75.86.710.010.00.07.47.58.36.35.55.05.05.07.55.05.310.010.04.75.02.52.52.54.2

-2.510.00.0

5.866.015.714.2

---

6.98.26.85.86.710.010.00.07.87.59.36.65.55.05.05.07.55.05.310.010.04.75.32.52.52.54.2

-2.510.00.0

272

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

7.1

9.5

9.9

2.0

7.0

 

3.6

4.4

3.0

4.6

3.3

3.3

4.5

5.2

3.3

3.4

 

7.5

9.0

9.0

6.9

5.0

 

5.9

7.2

3.1

8.4

4.8

 

7.6

8.7

8.9

5.1

4.3

3.8

5.0

4.2

 

5.2

6.1

4.6

4.8

 

6.7

5.0

10.0

5.0

 

7.3

10.0

6.5

5.5

 

9.0

7.5

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.2

10.0

9.9

5.3

4.5

10.0

10.0

7.5

 

3.3

-

5.0

0.0

5.0

118/162128/162

6.07

5.826.32

RANKING 132/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICANIGERIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

273

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6.15 5.89 5.84 5.72 5.92 6.05 6.01 6.076.00

90

114

138

162

114121

126133

136 136130 130 132

NIGERIA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.156.036.273.72.85.32.87.25.79.06.96.75.010.05.08.36.78.79.57.37.55.07.18.38.38.38.710.05.04.510.010.010.05.0

-10.00.0

-

5.895.895.893.72.85.32.86.85.77.76.95.010.00.05.08.56.79.19.57.37.55.07.18.38.37.19.410.00.00.010.010.010.05.0

-10.00.0

-

6.006.125.883.72.85.32.86.35.76.46.95.00.010.05.08.26.78.59.47.37.55.07.18.38.38.38.1

10.05.34.810.010.010.05.0

-10.00.0

-

5.846.345.343.72.85.32.85.85.76.05.71.75.00.00.08.06.38.88.99.010.07.58.88.810.08.59.410.05.74.510.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.726.225.233.62.75.03.15.65.75.35.71.75.00.00.07.86.38.38.99.010.07.58.88.810.08.48.810.05.74.310.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.926.395.453.62.75.03.15.36.15.04.83.35.00.05.08.06.38.78.99.210.07.58.88.810.08.59.410.05.34.510.010.010.03.3

-5.00.05.0

6.056.385.723.93.25.03.64.46.12.24.86.75.010.05.09.310.08.69.49.07.57.5

10.010.010.08.210.010.05.34.310.010.07.53.3

-5.00.05.0

6.016.395.634.23.74.84.24.46.12.24.86.75.010.05.07.7

10.06.86.39.07.57.5

10.010.010.08.210.010.05.34.510.010.07.53.3

-5.00.05.0

6.076.325.824.33.85.04.25.26.14.64.86.75.010.05.07.3

10.06.55.59.07.57.5

10.010.010.08.210.09.95.34.510.010.07.53.3

-5.00.05.0

274

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.5

1.5

5.0

7.0

4.5

 

8.7

9.3

6.9

8.6

10.0

10.0

6.8

9.1

9.2

8.2

 

9.5

9.6

9.1

9.3

10.0

 

7.6

6.2

7.8

10.0

6.3

 

7.7

10.0

5.1

8.1

8.6

8.9

8.5

8.3

 

9.9

9.8

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.4

7.5

8.6

6.1

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.8

10.0

10.0

9.3

9.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

25/1622/162

8.47

9.347.60

RANKING 10/162WESTERN EUROPENORWAY

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

275

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.59 8.46 8.52 8.46 8.57 8.58 8.57 8.52 8.47

1

20

40

60

8 9 8 106 6 8 10 10

NORWAY | WESTERN EUROPE

8.597.639.558.79.48.28.59.89.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.410.09.48.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.467.509.428.79.48.28.59.99.810.09.810.010.010.010.09.910.09.810.010.010.010.010.010.010.07.8

10.010.01.73.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.527.479.568.79.48.28.59.99.810.09.810.010.010.010.09.510.09.49.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.09.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.467.569.378.79.48.28.59.19.18.49.810.010.010.010.09.48.89.69.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.577.589.578.79.28.68.39.99.810.09.810.010.010.010.09.58.89.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.587.609.568.79.28.68.39.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.48.89.99.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.577.629.538.69.28.68.29.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.17.59.810.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.09.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.527.659.398.69.08.58.39.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.07.77.58.86.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

8.477.609.348.68.98.58.39.99.810.010.010.010.010.010.07.47.58.66.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.310.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

276

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.5

0.0

8.1

0.0

10.0

 

5.9

6.1

5.6

7.4

8.3

8.3

5.0

8.1

8.8

8.8

 

8.8

9.5

5.9

9.8

10.0

 

7.7

8.0

6.8

10.0

6.0

 

6.8

7.0

6.2

7.3

5.9

-

-

-

 

8.4

9.7

9.5

5.8

 

6.7

10.0

10.0

0.0

 

5.0

2.5

8.9

3.7

 

2.5

2.5

2.5

0.0

5.0

2.5

 

5.3

10.0

10.0

1.7

3.3

5.0

2.5

5.0

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

89/162137/162

6.13

5.516.76

RANKING 129/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAOMAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

277

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.47 6.36 6.22 6.39 6.42 6.39 6.38 6.12 6.13

60

94

128

162

104 108

121115 112

118 116

127 129

OMAN | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

6.477.085.856.40.00.00.08.69.310.06.38.310.010.05.06.71.79.88.71.62.50.00.01.34.24.510.010.01.73.33.33.30.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.367.13

5.596.40.00.00.08.69.510.06.35.00.010.05.06.91.79.99.11.62.50.00.01.34.24.810.010.03.73.53.33.30.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.227.015.436.40.00.00.08.49.49.56.35.010.00.05.06.21.79.37.61.62.50.00.01.34.24.510.010.01.73.33.33.30.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.396.915.876.40.00.00.07.99.68.55.56.710.010.00.07.03.89.57.83.32.52.52.53.85.06.1

10.010.01.73.37.55.05.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.427.045.816.1---

7.89.58.55.56.710.010.00.07.23.89.98.13.32.52.52.53.85.06.1

10.010.01.73.37.55.05.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.396.985.796.1---

7.89.08.55.86.710.010.00.07.33.810.08.03.32.52.52.53.85.06.1

10.010.01.73.37.55.05.00.0

-0.00.00.0

6.387.055.716.0

---

8.49.79.55.86.710.010.00.06.62.59.97.52.52.52.50.05.02.55.310.010.01.73.35.02.55.00.0

-0.00.00.0

6.126.645.596.0

---

8.49.79.55.86.710.010.00.05.62.59.44.82.52.52.50.05.02.55.310.010.01.73.35.02.55.00.0

-0.00.00.0

6.136.765.515.9

---

8.49.79.55.86.710.010.00.05.02.58.93.72.52.52.50.05.02.55.310.010.01.73.35.02.55.00.0

-0.00.00.0

278

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

7.8

8.1

9.2

6.0

8.0

 

3.5

4.4

4.0

4.3

2.5

5.0

3.8

5.6

3.8

3.6

 

6.6

8.2

8.9

9.2

0.0

 

5.8

7.1

4.0

10.0

2.2

 

6.3

8.1

4.9

5.9

3.5

3.0

3.7

3.8

 

6.2

8.2

5.5

5.0

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

 

4.0

2.5

6.0

3.7

 

9.0

7.5

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.1

8.4

10.0

3.7

2.5

10.0

7.5

7.5

 

3.8

10.0

0.0

5.0

0.0

132/162143/162

5.66

5.326.00

RANKING 140/162SOUTH ASIAPAKISTAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

279

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.66 5.54 5.47 5.47 5.61 5.665.505.605.40

90

114

138

162

133130

143138 139

143 145141 140

PAKISTAN | SOUTH ASIA

5.405.974.833.52.63.93.95.67.14.05.73.30.05.05.07.54.29.38.97.35.07.57.18.38.37.66.310.03.73.310.010.010.00.0

-0.00.0

-

5.606.125.073.52.63.93.95.37.03.15.75.05.05.05.07.54.29.29.17.35.07.57.18.38.39.15.210.09.78.810.010.010.00.0

-0.00.0

-

5.506.174.833.52.63.93.95.26.93.25.75.05.05.05.07.04.29.47.47.35.07.57.18.38.37.33.610.04.03.310.010.010.00.0

-0.00.0

-

5.666.235.093.52.63.93.96.16.84.76.73.35.05.00.07.65.09.48.48.37.57.58.88.88.86.53.7

10.04.02.810.07.57.51.3-

2.50.0

-

5.546.154.933.22.43.63.75.76.93.56.73.35.05.00.07.55.08.98.78.37.57.58.88.88.86.64.910.03.72.810.07.57.51.3-

2.50.0

-

5.476.144.793.22.43.63.75.26.93.55.05.05.05.05.07.35.08.48.57.97.57.58.88.88.86.75.69.93.72.810.07.57.50.0

-0.00.00.0

5.475.895.053.22.64.03.15.37.13.85.05.05.05.05.06.72.59.28.29.07.57.5

10.010.010.06.86.210.03.72.510.07.57.51.7-

0.05.00.0

5.615.925.303.53.03.73.85.98.04.85.05.05.05.05.04.52.55.75.39.07.57.5

10.010.010.07.28.910.03.72.810.07.57.53.810.00.05.00.0

5.666.005.323.53.03.73.86.28.25.55.05.05.05.05.04.02.56.03.79.07.57.5

10.010.010.07.18.410.03.72.510.07.57.53.810.00.05.00.0

280

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.4

6.4

8.6

8.0

6.5

 

5.2

3.0

3.2

6.4

8.3

5.0

2.7

8.8

5.7

5.3

 

9.7

9.7

9.3

9.9

10.0

 

8.7

7.9

7.7

10.0

9.2

 

6.9

9.1

5.1

6.5

4.4

5.1

4.8

3.3

 

8.7

6.1

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.4

10.0

9.0

6.1

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

8.3

10.0

7.5

4.3

6.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

27/16253/162

7.65

7.727.58

RANKING 46/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANPANAMA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

281

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.49 7.52 7.45 7.43 7.53 7.55 7.58 7.64 7.65

30

50

70

90

51 50 52 54 5249 48 47 46

PANAMA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.497.247.754.95.85.13.88.04.410.09.810.010.010.010.07.68.39.94.59.010.010.06.710.08.38.510.010.04.05.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.527.257.794.95.85.13.87.83.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.07.68.39.84.79.010.010.06.710.08.39.510.010.08.77.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.457.227.684.95.85.13.87.94.99.09.810.010.010.010.07.38.39.04.59.010.010.06.710.08.38.510.010.04.05.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.437.137.734.95.85.13.88.04.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.9

10.09.14.510.010.010.010.010.010.07.10.010.04.35.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.537.347.734.65.64.53.87.73.210.010.010.010.010.010.07.9

10.09.24.410.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.010.04.35.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.557.387.724.65.64.53.87.73.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.9

10.09.24.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.010.04.35.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.587.487.694.65.75.03.28.14.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.1

10.09.64.88.510.010.07.57.57.58.510.010.04.35.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.647.577.714.45.54.82.98.55.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.510.09.36.28.510.010.07.57.57.58.510.010.04.35.510.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.657.587.724.45.14.83.38.76.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.410.09.06.18.510.010.07.57.57.58.310.07.54.36.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

282

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.3

4.5

7.7

8.0

5.0

 

4.1

4.3

4.1

4.1

7.5

5.0

1.0

6.9

3.1

3.0

 

6.4

9.2

7.6

8.7

0.0

 

7.2

7.3

4.6

10.0

6.9

 

7.3

8.1

8.0

5.7

4.0

-

-

-

 

8.0

6.9

9.5

7.5

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.1

-

8.6

7.5

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

8.6

10.0

10.0

7.7

6.8

-

-

-

 

7.5

-

7.5

5.0

10.0

122/16271/162

6.75

7.256.25

RANKING 88/162OCEANIAPAPUA NEW GUINEA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

283

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

9

8

6.91 6.95 6.59 6.59 6.93 6.62 6.68 6.756.80

60

85

110

135

78

85

77

107

99

77

9994

88

PAPUA NEW GUINEA | OCEANIA

6.916.777.064.2

---

8.16.910.07.5

10.010.010.010.05.3

-6.73.9

------

8.910.010.08.77.0---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.806.836.784.2

---

8.06.99.57.5

10.010.010.010.05.3

-6.14.5

------

7.110.010.04.04.3

---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.956.877.024.2

---

8.06.99.57.5

10.010.010.010.05.3

-6.04.7------

9.010.010.08.77.3---

7.5-

10.05.0

-

6.596.836.364.2

---

7.76.99.56.78.310.010.05.04.9

-5.44.4

------

8.810.010.08.07.3---

5.0-

5.05.0

-

6.596.916.283.9

---

7.76.99.56.78.310.010.05.04.9

-5.44.4

------

8.810.010.08.07.0---

5.0-

5.05.0

-

6.936.966.903.9

---

8.06.99.57.5

10.010.010.010.05.2

-5.64.8

------

8.710.010.08.06.8

---

7.5-

7.55.010.0

6.626.286.953.8

---

8.06.99.57.5

10.010.010.010.05.9

-6.25.6

------

8.610.010.08.06.5

---

7.5-

7.55.010.0

6.686.177.193.8

---

8.06.99.57.5

10.010.010.010.08.0

-8.67.3------

8.610.010.07.76.8

---

7.5-

7.55.010.0

6.756.257.254.0

---

8.06.99.57.5

10.010.010.010.08.1-

8.67.5------

8.610.010.07.76.8

---

7.5-

7.55.010.0

284

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.2

7.4

8.9

8.0

8.5

 

3.8

1.8

2.3

4.5

2.5

3.3

4.1

8.5

2.8

4.7

 

9.3

9.0

8.9

9.2

10.0

 

7.3

8.0

5.6

10.0

5.6

 

6.1

8.6

4.2

5.7

4.1

-

-

-

 

7.8

6.3

8.9

8.3

 

8.3

10.0

5.0

10.0

 

8.2

7.5

9.6

7.5

 

7.5

7.5

10.0

5.0

7.5

7.5

 

8.4

10.0

10.0

4.7

4.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.5

0.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

76/16280/162

6.96

6.976.95

RANKING 72/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANPARAGUAY

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

285

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.85 7.03 7.03 7.11 7.12 7.03 6.95 6.966.90

60

85

110

135

79 80

72 71

6266 68

73 72

PARAGUAY | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

6.906.507.304.2

---

8.04.59.510.010.010.010.010.08.87.19.69.96.77.57.57.14.27.16.910.010.04.04.36.76.76.710.0

-10.010.0

-

6.856.567.144.2

---

7.94.69.010.08.35.010.010.08.97.19.510.06.77.57.57.14.27.17.2

10.010.05.35.36.76.76.710.0

-10.010.0

-

7.036.747.324.2

---

8.15.28.910.010.010.010.010.08.97.19.7

10.06.77.57.57.14.27.16.810.010.03.74.36.76.76.710.0

-10.010.0

-

7.036.807.274.2

---

8.35.89.010.010.010.010.010.08.56.39.79.76.07.57.55.05.05.06.90.010.04.04.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.116.897.343.9

---

8.35.99.010.010.010.010.010.08.56.39.79.76.07.57.55.05.05.08.310.010.04.03.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.126.957.293.9

---

7.86.38.88.310.010.010.010.08.66.39.79.96.77.57.55.05.05.08.310.010.04.34.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.036.877.184.1---

7.96.59.08.38.310.05.010.09.17.59.7

10.07.57.5

10.05.07.57.56.90.010.04.73.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.956.917.004.1---

7.86.38.98.38.310.05.010.08.47.59.68.27.57.5

10.05.07.57.58.410.010.05.03.810.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

6.966.956.974.1---

7.86.38.98.38.310.05.010.08.27.59.67.57.57.5

10.05.07.57.58.410.010.04.74.010.010.010.07.50.010.010.010.0

286

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.0

6.8

9.7

6.0

5.5

 

4.8

3.4

2.6

4.5

7.5

5.0

5.1

8.8

2.6

3.5

 

9.7

9.9

9.6

9.3

10.0

 

8.2

9.2

5.7

10.0

8.0

 

7.5

9.3

6.9

6.2

4.7

6.2

4.4

3.6

 

8.2

6.9

9.5

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.2

10.0

9.3

5.4

 

9.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

8.2

6.9

10.0

5.3

5.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

44/16251/162

7.58

7.727.43

RANKING 47/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANPERU

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

287

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.50 7.54 7.62 7.68 7.63 7.49 7.55 7.62 7.58

30

50

70

90

49 49 48 46 4650 49 48 47

PERU | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.507.507.495.47.44.34.58.77.88.49.810.010.010.010.06.25.47.95.27.57.57.57.18.37.18.610.09.35.35.310.010.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.547.517.575.47.44.34.59.07.89.39.810.010.010.010.06.25.47.75.57.57.57.57.18.37.18.510.010.05.74.010.010.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.627.647.605.47.44.34.59.07.89.49.810.010.010.010.06.25.47.35.97.57.57.57.18.37.18.710.010.05.35.510.010.010.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.687.627.755.47.44.34.59.17.89.510.010.010.010.010.06.77.57.15.57.37.57.57.56.37.57.20.010.05.35.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.637.577.694.86.73.93.79.07.49.510.010.010.010.010.06.67.56.85.57.37.57.57.56.37.58.710.010.05.35.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.497.527.454.86.73.93.78.47.49.58.310.010.010.010.06.77.57.15.37.57.57.57.56.37.58.26.710.05.35.510.010.010.09.2

-7.5

10.010.0

7.557.537.574.35.44.33.48.47.39.58.310.010.010.010.07.6

10.07.25.69.010.07.5

10.07.5

10.08.16.810.05.05.010.010.010.09.2

-7.5

10.010.0

7.627.477.764.65.94.43.48.37.19.58.310.010.010.010.08.410.09.16.19.010.07.5

10.07.5

10.08.610.010.05.05.310.010.010.09.410.07.5

10.010.0

7.587.437.724.76.24.43.68.26.99.58.310.010.010.010.08.210.09.35.49.010.07.5

10.07.5

10.08.26.910.05.35.310.010.010.09.410.07.5

10.010.0

288

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.5

7.9

9.1

10.0

7.0

 

4.3

4.3

3.2

5.4

4.2

4.2

3.1

7.9

4.0

4.3

 

9.4

8.6

9.4

9.6

10.0

 

7.1

7.7

5.4

10.0

5.4

 

7.4

9.3

6.8

6.0

3.4

2.5

4.7

3.1

 

6.8

5.6

6.6

8.3

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.5

10.0

8.1

7.4

 

8.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

10.0

7.5

 

8.2

7.1

10.0

5.3

5.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

6.3

10.0

0.0

10.0

5.0

49/162100/162

6.92

6.507.34

RANKING 73/162SOUTH ASIAPHILIPPINES

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

289

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.06 6.95 7.18 7.12 7.09 7.05 6.926.80 7.00

50

75

100

125

6874

65 64 63

88

72 71 73

PHILIPPINES | SOUTH ASIA

7.066.727.394.24.14.34.28.17.47.010.08.310.05.010.09.310.09.98.07.67.5

10.02.98.88.87.94.59.96.34.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.956.667.244.24.14.34.27.56.16.610.08.35.010.010.09.210.010.07.77.67.5

10.02.98.88.87.90.010.07.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.187.057.324.24.14.34.27.86.27.1

10.08.310.05.010.09.310.09.88.07.67.5

10.02.98.88.88.16.810.05.74.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.127.227.034.24.14.34.27.86.47.1

10.08.35.010.010.08.47.59.97.86.37.57.55.05.06.37.34.810.06.05.07.5

10.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.097.276.903.73.63.93.67.86.57.010.08.35.010.010.08.37.59.97.56.37.57.55.05.06.37.24.810.05.75.07.5

10.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.807.546.073.73.63.93.67.16.36.68.36.75.010.05.08.37.59.97.57.17.57.55.05.06.36.60.910.05.74.87.5

10.07.55.0

-0.010.05.0

7.007.406.614.13.84.63.87.06.16.68.38.310.010.05.09.1

10.09.97.38.07.57.57.5

10.07.58.06.010.05.35.010.010.010.05.0

-0.010.05.0

7.057.436.683.93.64.53.67.06.26.58.38.310.010.05.09.210.08.98.68.07.57.57.5

10.07.57.63.1

10.05.35.010.010.010.06.310.00.010.05.0

6.927.346.503.42.54.73.16.85.66.68.38.310.010.05.08.510.08.17.48.07.57.57.5

10.07.58.27.1

10.05.35.010.010.010.06.310.00.010.05.0

290

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.6

4.9

5.6

8.0

4.0

 

5.6

3.7

2.9

5.1

10.0

7.5

4.1

9.3

5.1

6.4

 

9.6

9.1

9.6

9.9

10.0

 

7.9

8.3

8.0

10.0

5.4

 

7.6

8.8

7.1

6.8

6.4

6.6

6.4

6.2

 

9.7

9.7

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

6.3

5.0

8.2

5.9

 

9.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

7.5

7.5

 

8.6

10.0

10.0

6.3

6.5

7.5

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

54/16236/162

7.81

8.357.27

RANKING 39/162EASTERN EUROPEPOLAND

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

291

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.98 8.08 8.02 8.17 8.12 8.07 8.13 7.99 7.81

10

30

50

70

3630

33

2326

2932

3639

POLAND | EASTERN EUROPE

7.987.008.957.59.06.37.39.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.68.88.78.28.310.010.07.16.38.39.310.010.07.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.087.168.997.59.06.37.39.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.78.89.08.28.310.010.07.16.38.39.610.010.08.78.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.027.128.937.59.06.37.39.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.38.88.57.88.310.010.07.16.38.39.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.177.249.107.59.06.37.39.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.08.48.29.510.010.010.010.07.59.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.127.328.916.97.46.26.99.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.08.37.49.510.010.010.010.07.59.210.010.07.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.077.258.896.97.46.26.99.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.710.08.57.59.210.010.010.010.07.59.210.010.07.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.137.438.837.48.46.57.49.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.1

5.08.97.59.010.010.010.07.57.58.910.010.07.07.57.5

10.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.997.368.62

7.17.76.66.99.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.07.05.08.77.49.010.010.010.07.57.58.47.4

10.07.07.37.5

10.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.817.278.356.46.66.46.29.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.06.35.08.25.99.010.010.010.07.57.58.610.010.06.36.57.5

10.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

292

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.7

5.4

4.7

10.0

2.5

 

7.0

6.5

3.0

6.2

10.0

8.3

5.3

7.6

7.9

8.0

 

9.4

7.9

9.6

9.9

10.0

 

8.4

8.3

8.8

10.0

6.5

 

7.2

8.4

5.9

7.3

7.2

8.2

6.9

6.4

 

9.9

9.7

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

9.5

8.8

 

9.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

7.5

 

9.6

10.0

10.0

8.7

8.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

36/16214/162

8.28

9.047.51

RANKING 22/162WESTERN EUROPEPORTUGAL

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

293

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.02 8.14 8.13 8.22 8.31 8.288.10 8.00 8.30

1

20

40

60

3135 35

26 2520 22 22 22

PORTUGAL | WESTERN EUROPE

8.107.218.996.67.46.26.29.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.09.58.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.010.08.78.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.027.17

8.866.67.46.26.29.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.09.88.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.010.03.34.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.007.009.006.67.46.26.29.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.09.68.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.147.279.006.67.46.26.29.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.09.68.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.137.318.956.57.36.25.99.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.09.38.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.227.528.936.57.36.25.99.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.09.37.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.38.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.317.609.037.07.96.56.79.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.37.69.510.010.010.010.07.59.510.010.08.38.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.307.559.047.28.16.66.79.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.610.09.98.89.510.010.010.010.07.59.510.010.08.38.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.287.519.047.28.26.96.49.99.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.09.58.89.510.010.010.010.07.59.610.010.08.78.310.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

294

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.5

0.0

9.6

-

10.0

 

6.2

7.2

7.3

7.7

6.7

8.3

4.9

9.7

8.9

9.0

 

8.7

9.7

5.5

9.4

10.0

 

7.6

8.4

7.3

10.0

4.9

 

8.3

10.0

6.5

8.5

6.5

-

-

-

 

8.6

9.8

10.0

5.8

 

3.3

5.0

5.0

0.0

 

4.7

2.5

8.6

3.0

 

2.5

0.0

2.5

0.0

0.0

10.0

 

7.0

10.0

10.0

3.0

3.3

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

38/162134/162

6.51

5.537.49

RANKING 103/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAQATAR

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

295

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.16 6.23 6.38 6.61 6.68 6.51 6.51

60

85

110

135

123 122

114

103

93

105 103

QATAR | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

6.167.354.966.70.00.00.07.49.910.02.31.75.00.00.05.81.39.66.71.1

2.50.00.00.02.95.810.010.03.34.06.76.70.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.237.235.236.70.00.00.07.09.98.72.33.30.010.00.06.22.59.76.52.32.55.00.00.03.86.410.010.03.33.87.55.05.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.387.505.256.8

---

7.19.99.02.33.30.010.00.06.02.59.46.32.32.55.00.00.03.86.410.010.03.33.87.55.05.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.617.545.696.8

---

8.29.89.05.83.30.010.00.06.02.59.56.03.82.55.00.00.03.86.410.010.03.33.87.55.05.00.0

-0.00.00.0

6.687.685.686.6

---

8.69.810.05.83.35.05.00.05.92.59.46.02.50.02.50.00.010.07.1

10.010.03.04.07.57.57.50.0

-0.00.00.0

6.517.435.596.7---

8.69.810.05.83.35.05.00.05.12.58.74.12.50.02.50.00.010.07.010.010.03.03.57.57.57.50.0

-0.00.00.0

6.517.495.536.5

---

8.69.810.05.83.35.05.00.04.72.58.63.02.50.02.50.00.010.07.010.010.03.03.37.57.57.50.0

-0.00.00.0

296

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.8

6.3

7.0

7.0

7.0

 

6.0

4.8

3.0

5.6

8.3

5.8

5.0

9.2

5.6

6.8

 

9.3

8.2

9.5

9.7

10.0

 

8.4

8.3

8.0

10.0

7.5

 

7.8

9.8

7.4

6.2

6.3

6.8

6.5

5.7

 

9.8

9.5

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.9

10.0

7.9

5.7

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.0

10.0

10.0

7.0

6.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

20/16231/162

8.17

8.657.69

RANKING 24/162EASTERN EUROPEROMANIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

297

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

8.03 8.06 8.02 7.96 8.12 8.32 8.21 8.178.00

1

20

40

60

34 33 33

3934

28

2026 24

ROMANIA | EASTERN EUROPE

8.037.328.746.37.05.96.09.79.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.09.38.99.27.5

10.010.010.08.38.810.010.05.76.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.067.458.676.37.05.96.09.79.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.99.39.27.5

10.010.010.08.37.7

10.010.02.01.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.027.308.756.37.05.96.09.79.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.09.78.59.27.5

10.010.010.08.38.810.010.05.76.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.967.348.586.37.05.96.09.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.77.59.88.88.010.07.58.85.08.88.910.010.06.06.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.007.478.526.27.15.95.69.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.57.59.68.58.010.07.58.85.08.88.910.010.06.06.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.127.638.626.27.15.95.69.89.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.67.59.88.58.810.07.58.85.08.88.910.010.06.06.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.327.748.906.47.06.36.09.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.09.88.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.010.06.06.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.217.708.716.36.76.55.89.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.08.27.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.07.06.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.177.698.656.36.86.55.79.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.07.9

10.07.95.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.07.06.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

298

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.7

4.1

5.2

10.0

7.5

 

5.0

4.2

3.9

4.3

6.7

5.0

6.9

9.7

4.6

5.9

 

9.1

8.6

9.2

8.6

10.0

 

6.8

6.9

5.7

10.0

4.7

 

6.5

7.9

5.5

6.2

4.0

3.3

5.3

3.3

 

7.5

5.7

6.9

10.0

 

3.3

0.0

0.0

10.0

 

4.6

5.0

6.0

2.8

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

2.5

5.0

7.5

 

6.1

10.0

9.9

1.7

1.5

5.0

7.5

7.5

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

87/162130/162

6.27

5.716.83

RANKING 119/162EASTERN EUROPERUSSIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

299

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.53 6.45 6.52 6.47 6.48 6.44 6.28 6.17 6.27

60

94

128

162

100 104110 112 109

116 119124

119

RUSSIA | EASTERN EUROPE

6.536.526.534.33.95.04.07.03.47.7

10.06.70.010.010.07.37.59.84.55.82.55.02.98.310.07.37.29.92.31.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.456.436.474.33.95.04.06.94.06.510.06.710.00.010.07.37.59.64.75.82.55.02.98.310.07.16.59.91.31.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.526.546.494.33.95.04.06.94.06.510.06.70.010.010.07.07.59.24.35.82.55.02.98.310.07.7

10.09.92.01.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.476.566.384.33.95.04.07.45.66.610.06.710.00.010.05.73.89.34.24.55.02.53.86.35.07.69.310.02.02.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.486.656.304.04.04.63.67.45.66.610.06.710.00.010.05.73.89.24.14.55.02.53.86.35.07.69.310.01.72.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.446.626.274.04.04.63.67.45.66.710.06.710.00.010.05.73.89.04.44.25.02.53.86.35.07.48.69.91.72.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.286.595.974.23.95.03.67.45.56.910.03.30.00.010.06.25.09.14.45.05.05.02.55.07.56.210.09.91.71.55.07.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

6.176.655.693.93.15.23.37.55.46.910.03.30.00.010.04.95.06.23.45.05.05.02.55.07.56.210.09.91.71.55.07.57.59.37.010.010.010.0

6.276.835.714.03.35.33.37.55.76.910.03.30.00.010.04.65.06.02.85.05.05.02.55.07.56.1

10.09.91.71.55.07.57.59.37.010.010.010.0

300

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.7

6.9

9.5

0.0

6.5

 

7.2

7.6

7.0

7.5

6.1

-

3.7

9.8

8.7

8.3

 

9.3

9.3

9.3

8.9

10.0

 

7.0

7.0

5.4

10.0

5.7

 

8.2

7.7

8.5

8.2

5.3

-

-

-

 

8.5

9.0

8.3

8.3

 

6.7

10.0

5.0

5.0

 

6.0

2.5

8.7

6.9

 

2.0

2.5

2.5

0.0

2.5

2.5

 

6.3

10.0

10.0

2.3

1.5

7.5

5.0

7.5

 

9.2

-

7.5

10.0

10.0

40/162101/162

6.97

6.477.48

RANKING 71/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICARWANDA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

301

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.95 7.23 6.97 6.82 6.96 6.95 7.06 6.976.90

60

85

110

135

73

61

76

84 87

76 7570 71

RWANDA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.956.757.155.1---

9.19.49.58.38.35.010.010.07.3-

8.66.0

------

5.810.010.01.71.5---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

7.236.897.575.1---

8.28.97.38.310.010.010.010.07.5-

8.46.7------

9.110.010.08.77.8---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

6.977.236.715.1---

7.88.96.38.310.010.010.010.07.1-

8.55.7------

3.30.210.01.31.5---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

6.907.456.355.1---

7.89.16.18.36.75.010.05.06.03.88.35.83.35.05.00.02.53.86.610.08.11.32.010.07.57.58.8

-7.5

10.0-

6.827.326.324.8

---

7.99.16.38.36.75.010.05.06.13.88.56.13.35.05.00.02.53.86.610.07.22.02.010.07.57.58.8

-7.5

10.0-

6.967.406.524.8

---

7.98.76.88.36.75.010.05.06.03.88.35.84.65.05.00.02.53.86.910.09.12.71.8

10.07.57.59.2

-7.5

10.010.0

6.957.436.485.3

---

8.68.58.98.36.710.05.05.06.12.58.86.92.02.52.50.02.52.56.310.010.02.71.57.55.07.59.2

-7.5

10.010.0

7.067.566.555.3

---

8.89.09.08.36.710.05.05.06.12.59.26.72.02.52.50.02.52.56.310.010.02.31.57.55.07.59.2

-7.5

10.010.0

6.977.486.475.3

---

8.59.08.38.36.710.05.05.06.02.58.76.92.02.52.50.02.52.56.310.010.02.31.57.55.07.59.2

-7.5

10.010.0

302

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

5.4

0.7

-

-

10.0

 

5.2

7.0

5.7

6.8

8.3

8.3

4.5

10.0

8.1

7.3

 

9.0

9.7

7.1

9.3

10.0

 

5.9

7.6

3.8

10.0

2.2

 

7.1

7.3

6.9

7.2

5.9

-

-

-

 

7.4

9.4

7.9

5.0

 

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

 

3.2

0.0

7.1

2.5

 

2.0

2.5

2.5

0.0

0.0

5.0

 

5.8

10.0

8.1

0.3

2.0

7.5

7.5

5.0

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

103/162155/162

5.48

4.446.52

RANKING 146/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICASAUDI ARABIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

303

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.66 5.55 5.46 5.64 5.32 5.485.40

90

114

138

162

140 140 142145

140

149146

SAUDI ARABIA | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

5.666.714.615.7---

8.39.69.06.30.00.00.00.06.00.09.68.50.30.00.00.00.01.34.7

10.09.60.72.56.73.30.00.0

-0.00.0

-

5.556.674.445.7---

7.39.47.05.50.00.00.00.06.92.59.48.70.30.00.00.00.01.34.7

10.010.00.32.55.02.52.50.0

-0.00.0

-

5.406.424.385.6

---

7.39.47.05.50.00.00.00.06.92.59.58.70.30.00.00.00.01.34.510.08.60.32.55.02.52.50.0

-0.00.0

-

5.466.554.365.6

---

7.19.47.05.00.00.00.00.06.82.59.78.20.40.00.00.00.01.34.610.09.30.32.85.02.52.50.0

-0.00.00.0

5.646.554.725.5

---

7.89.48.95.00.00.00.00.06.00.09.78.22.02.52.50.00.05.06.010.08.70.32.87.57.55.00.0

-0.00.00.0

5.326.244.405.6

---

7.49.47.75.00.00.00.00.03.80.07.53.92.02.52.50.00.05.05.710.07.80.32.07.57.55.00.0

-0.00.00.0

5.486.524.445.9

---

7.49.47.95.00.00.00.00.03.20.07.12.52.02.52.50.00.05.05.810.08.10.32.07.57.55.00.0

-0.00.00.0

304

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.8

6.6

9.7

6.0

5.0

 

4.3

4.5

5.1

5.5

4.2

5.0

2.8

6.4

6.7

5.4

 

7.2

9.3

9.6

9.8

0.0

 

6.7

7.4

5.5

10.0

3.8

 

6.2

9.2

3.6

5.7

4.7

4.1

5.6

4.3

 

7.8

7.0

9.0

7.5

 

6.7

10.0

5.0

5.0

 

9.0

10.0

9.6

7.5

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

4.0

6.3

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

2.5

-

2.5

0.0

5.0

125/16291/162

6.50

6.776.22

RANKING 105/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICASENEGAL

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

305

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.33 6.21 6.18 6.17 6.47 6.526.20 6.50 6.50

60

85

110

135

112 110

122 123 122

113107 107 105

SENEGAL | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.205.876.535.04.75.84.67.86.69.47.48.310.05.010.09.410.09.48.97.87.57.58.38.37.17.8

10.09.24.04.810.06.710.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.336.056.625.04.75.84.67.86.69.47.48.35.010.010.09.610.09.79.27.87.57.58.38.37.18.410.010.06.36.010.06.710.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.215.956.465.04.75.84.67.56.68.57.48.310.05.010.09.410.09.19.27.87.57.58.38.37.17.9

10.010.03.35.010.06.710.00.0

-0.00.0

-

6.185.906.465.04.75.84.67.66.68.87.45.05.010.00.08.16.39.48.79.310.010.08.88.88.88.310.010.03.05.010.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.175.906.435.05.25.54.17.46.68.37.45.05.010.00.08.16.39.48.89.310.010.08.88.88.88.410.010.03.35.510.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.476.206.745.05.25.54.17.87.09.07.56.75.010.05.08.06.39.38.59.610.010.08.88.88.88.610.010.04.06.010.010.010.02.5

-2.50.05.0

6.526.236.814.74.55.34.47.87.09.07.56.710.05.05.09.310.09.48.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.010.04.06.010.07.5

10.02.5

-2.50.05.0

6.506.156.844.94.65.74.37.87.09.07.56.710.05.05.09.410.09.88.310.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.010.03.76.010.07.5

10.02.5

-2.50.05.0

6.506.226.774.74.15.64.37.87.09.07.56.710.05.05.09.010.09.67.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.08.310.010.04.06.310.07.5

10.02.5

-2.50.05.0

306

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.4

6.4

3.7

8.0

7.5

 

4.9

3.0

2.7

3.9

6.7

5.8

3.2

8.7

4.8

5.6

 

8.1

8.5

9.3

9.8

5.0

 

7.6

8.3

7.4

10.0

4.7

 

7.2

8.1

6.9

6.4

4.4

4.7

4.9

3.6

 

9.4

9.4

9.5

9.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.3

10.0

8.9

5.9

 

8.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

10.0

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

5.0

4.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

84/16248/162

7.35

7.856.85

RANKING 51/162EASTERN EUROPESERBIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

307

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.23 7.23 7.14 7.07 7.01 7.15 7.39 7.37 7.35

30

50

70

90

61 6167 68

71

63

54 53 51

SERBIA | EASTERN EUROPE

7.236.557.924.75.04.74.59.19.49.58.310.010.010.010.08.47.19.18.97.67.5

10.06.78.35.48.810.010.05.75.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.236.587.884.75.04.74.59.09.39.58.310.010.010.010.08.57.19.58.87.67.5

10.06.78.35.48.410.010.03.75.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.146.567.734.75.04.74.59.19.49.58.38.35.010.010.07.97.19.47.17.67.5

10.06.78.35.49.010.010.07.06.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.076.647.494.75.04.74.59.19.49.58.36.75.05.010.07.66.38.87.87.57.5

10.07.55.07.58.710.010.07.06.310.07.5

10.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.016.557.474.65.34.54.19.19.59.58.36.75.05.010.07.66.38.67.87.57.5

10.07.55.07.58.610.010.07.06.010.07.5

10.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.156.687.634.65.34.54.19.39.49.59.26.75.05.010.07.76.39.07.88.37.5

10.07.55.07.58.610.010.07.06.010.07.5

10.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.396.718.064.65.14.73.89.49.59.59.210.010.010.010.08.910.08.97.88.07.57.57.57.5

10.08.910.010.06.35.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.376.767.984.55.64.63.49.49.59.59.210.010.010.010.09.010.09.18.08.07.57.57.57.5

10.08.710.010.06.04.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.356.857.854.44.74.93.69.49.49.59.210.010.010.010.08.310.08.95.98.07.57.57.57.5

10.08.510.010.05.04.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

308

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.3

0.0

7.3

8.0

10.0

 

5.7

5.0

4.5

5.7

8.2

-

4.1

7.1

5.9

5.6

 

9.0

7.7

8.5

9.8

10.0

 

7.8

8.2

5.7

9.0

8.1

 

7.4

8.0

7.4

6.8

5.4

-

-

-

 

7.5

4.9

10.0

-

 

7.5

10.0

5.0

-

 

8.1

-

9.9

6.4

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

7.7

10.0

10.0

4.7

6.0

-

-

-

 

10.0

-

-

10.0

-

58/16269/162

7.30

7.377.23

RANKING 54/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICASEYCHELLES

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

309

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

9

7.03 7.06 7.54 7.30

30

50

70

90

7066

50

54

SEYCHELLES | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

7.037.246.815.2

---

6.12.210.0

-10.010.010.0

-9.5

-9.99.0

------

7.510.010.04.75.3

---

5.0--

5.0-

7.067.466.655.3

---

6.63.1

10.0-

7.510.05.0

-9.4

-9.89.0

------

7.610.010.04.75.8

---

5.0--

5.0-

7.547.337.755.5

---

8.57.010.0

-7.5

10.05.0

-8.7-

10.07.4------

7.710.010.04.76.0

---

10.0--

10.0-

7.307.237.375.4

---

7.54.910.0

-7.5

10.05.0

-8.1-

9.96.4

------

7.710.010.04.76.0

---

10.0--

10.0-

310

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.0

8.6

10.0

4.0

5.5

 

4.0

3.2

3.3

4.3

4.2

5.8

4.2

5.4

4.0

4.5

 

6.9

7.8

7.1

7.8

5.0

 

6.1

7.9

4.0

10.0

2.3

 

4.7

3.7

5.2

5.3

3.9

3.8

4.1

3.8

 

8.1

9.3

9.5

5.4

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.5

-

8.8

8.1

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

7.3

10.0

10.0

4.0

5.0

-

-

-

 

8.3

-

10.0

5.0

10.0

144/16277/162

6.40

7.045.75

RANKING 112/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICASIERRA LEONE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

311

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.24 6.28 6.35 6.15 6.25 6.64 6.486.10 6.40

60

85

110

135

111 111118

125 124 124

98

109 112

SIERRA LEONE | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.245.986.494.85.35.43.67.58.810.03.85.00.05.010.010.0

-10.010.0

------

7.210.010.04.74.3

---

5.0-

5.05.0

-

6.286.186.374.85.35.43.67.49.09.53.85.05.00.010.09.9

-9.910.0

------

6.610.010.02.04.3

---

5.0-

5.05.0

-

6.356.226.484.85.35.43.67.49.09.53.85.00.05.010.09.9

-9.910.0

------

7.410.010.05.04.5

---

5.0-

5.05.0

-

6.106.186.014.85.35.43.67.98.99.55.23.35.00.05.09.17.59.810.05.35.05.05.05.06.35.80.010.05.35.37.55.07.55.0

-5.05.0

-

6.156.276.024.14.44.73.28.09.39.55.23.35.00.05.09.17.59.810.05.35.05.05.05.06.37.2

10.010.05.35.37.55.07.55.0

-5.05.0

-

6.256.126.384.14.44.73.28.19.39.55.43.35.00.05.09.07.59.89.65.45.05.05.05.06.37.2

10.010.05.35.37.55.07.58.3

-10.05.010.0

6.646.007.294.04.44.33.38.19.39.55.48.310.010.05.09.9

-9.810.0

------

7.610.010.05.05.3

---

8.3-

10.05.010.0

6.485.787.184.14.74.03.68.19.39.55.48.310.010.05.09.1-

9.68.5

------

7.410.010.04.74.8

---

8.3-

10.05.010.0

6.405.757.043.93.84.13.88.19.39.55.48.310.010.05.08.5

-8.88.1------

7.310.010.04.05.0

---

8.3-

10.05.010.0

312

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.9

4.8

8.9

8.0

10.0

 

8.2

7.8

7.4

8.9

8.3

8.3

7.7

9.0

9.2

8.4

 

9.8

9.7

9.4

9.9

10.0

 

9.3

10.0

8.7

10.0

8.5

 

9.0

10.0

7.7

9.3

7.7

6.9

8.1

8.0

 

9.4

9.9

10.0

8.3

 

8.3

10.0

5.0

10.0

 

6.1

5.0

8.6

4.8

 

3.5

5.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

5.0

 

6.1

10.0

6.4

2.0

4.5

7.5

7.5

5.0

 

8.0

7.0

10.0

5.0

10.0

2/16262/162

8.16

7.488.84

RANKING 25/162SOUTH ASIASINGAPORE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

313

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

8.18 8.19 7.99 7.97 8.21 8.23 8.168.10 7.90

1

20

40

60

2723

28

37 3936

27 25 25

SINGAPORE | SOUTH ASIA

8.188.927.448.38.37.98.79.99.810.010.06.75.05.010.05.14.27.83.24.35.02.54.25.44.25.410.07.92.04.36.73.33.37.5-

10.05.0

-

8.198.777.628.38.37.98.79.99.810.010.06.75.05.010.05.24.27.83.64.35.02.54.25.44.27.010.010.07.77.86.73.33.37.5-

10.05.0

-

8.108.767.458.38.37.98.710.09.910.010.06.75.05.010.04.84.27.13.14.35.02.54.25.44.25.710.010.02.04.36.73.33.37.5-

10.05.0

-

7.998.767.218.38.37.98.79.19.910.07.56.75.05.010.05.15.07.23.13.02.50.05.02.55.06.310.010.02.04.55.07.55.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.908.647.168.18.17.78.59.19.910.07.56.75.05.010.05.15.07.33.13.02.50.05.02.55.06.310.010.02.04.55.07.55.07.5-

10.05.0

-

7.978.647.308.18.17.78.59.49.910.08.36.75.05.010.05.55.07.53.92.52.50.05.02.55.06.310.010.02.04.55.07.55.08.3

-10.05.010.0

8.218.847.598.07.48.48.29.49.910.08.38.310.05.010.05.55.07.44.23.55.02.52.52.55.06.610.010.02.04.57.57.55.08.3

-10.05.010.0

8.238.847.618.07.48.58.39.49.910.08.38.310.05.010.06.05.08.94.23.55.02.52.52.55.06.610.010.02.04.57.57.55.08.07.010.05.010.0

8.168.847.487.76.98.18.09.49.910.08.38.310.05.010.06.15.08.64.83.55.02.52.52.55.06.1

10.06.42.04.57.57.55.08.07.010.05.010.0

314

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.6

4.1

4.8

8.0

5.5

 

5.6

3.0

2.0

5.2

10.0

6.7

3.1

9.7

4.2

6.3

 

9.5

8.3

9.7

9.9

10.0

 

8.3

8.3

7.9

10.0

7.0

 

7.6

9.6

7.0

6.2

6.3

-

-

-

 

9.4

9.6

8.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.7

7.5

8.6

7.1

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

10.0

10.0

7.3

7.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

53/16233/162

7.92

8.547.30

RANKING 36/162EASTERN EUROPESLOVAK REPUBLIC

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

315

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

8.23 8.12 8.12 8.14 8.07 8.07 8.05 7.92 7.92

1

20

40

60

2326 27 26

30 2934

37 36

SLOVAK REPUBLIC | EASTERN EUROPE

8.237.608.876.3

---

9.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.49.310.010.010.08.38.39.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.127.428.826.3

---

9.89.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.09.78.39.310.010.010.08.38.39.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.127.478.786.3

---

9.69.49.510.010.010.010.010.09.210.09.68.29.310.010.010.08.38.39.410.010.08.07.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.147.488.806.3

---

9.69.39.510.010.010.010.010.08.810.08.67.9

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.077.388.765.9

---

9.79.59.510.010.010.010.010.09.210.09.08.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.07.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.077.388.765.9

---

9.79.59.510.010.010.010.010.09.310.09.28.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.057.448.665.9

---

9.79.59.510.010.010.010.010.08.47.59.58.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.927.248.606.0

---

9.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.08.17.58.98.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.927.308.546.3

---

9.49.68.510.010.010.010.010.07.77.58.67.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.37.8

10.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

316

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

4.8

4.1

5.0

8.0

2.0

 

6.2

4.5

3.1

5.6

9.2

7.5

4.2

8.4

7.1

7.7

 

9.5

8.2

9.9

10.0

10.0

 

7.9

8.3

8.0

10.0

5.3

 

6.8

7.9

6.1

6.5

6.5

7.7

5.9

5.8

 

9.8

9.8

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.0

10.0

9.2

7.8

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

10.0

8.0

8.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

71/16223/162

7.94

8.827.05

RANKING 35/162EASTERN EUROPESLOVENIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

317

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.83 7.83 7.72 7.85 7.88 7.84 7.97 8.02 7.94

1

20

40

60

41 4144 42 41 41

3833 35

SLOVENIA | EASTERN EUROPE

7.837.018.646.78.26.05.99.89.89.510.010.010.010.010.07.26.78.36.68.810.010.08.37.18.39.310.010.07.77.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.837.028.636.78.26.05.99.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.07.26.78.76.18.810.010.08.37.18.39.310.010.08.36.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.726.828.626.78.26.05.99.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.07.16.78.46.38.810.010.08.37.18.39.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.856.838.876.78.26.05.99.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.08.410.08.56.610.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.886.848.916.88.46.15.89.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.08.510.08.76.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.846.758.926.88.46.15.89.89.89.510.010.010.010.010.08.610.08.77.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.977.018.946.98.06.46.39.79.79.510.010.010.010.010.08.510.08.96.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.027.088.967.08.06.46.69.79.69.510.010.010.010.010.09.1

10.09.87.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.08.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.947.058.826.57.75.95.89.89.89.510.010.010.010.010.09.010.09.27.8

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.08.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

318

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.0

4.2

8.0

8.0

4.0

 

5.2

6.5

5.4

5.9

8.3

3.3

3.9

7.1

3.6

2.6

 

8.1

8.9

9.7

8.7

5.0

 

6.8

7.4

4.7

10.0

5.0

 

7.2

9.2

6.5

5.8

5.7

5.9

6.1

5.2

 

6.0

0.0

9.0

9.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.4

10.0

8.3

9.8

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.9

10.0

10.0

7.3

5.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

94/16255/162

7.17

7.706.65

RANKING 63/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICASOUTH AFRICA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

319

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.76 6.81 6.92 7.18 7.07 7.14 7.18 7.26 7.17

30

50

70

90 86 8480

6366 64 64

5863

SOUTH AFRICA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.766.726.805.45.95.54.95.10.08.56.78.310.010.05.08.08.89.26.18.910.010.08.87.18.89.1

10.010.07.07.010.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.816.826.815.45.95.54.95.10.08.56.78.310.010.05.08.08.89.06.48.910.010.08.87.18.89.1

10.010.07.07.010.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.927.056.805.45.95.54.95.10.08.56.78.310.010.05.08.08.88.86.58.910.010.08.87.18.89.1

10.010.07.06.510.010.010.07.5-

5.010.0

-

7.187.127.245.45.95.54.95.80.07.5

10.010.010.010.010.07.78.88.36.08.010.010.07.55.07.58.710.010.06.76.510.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.076.987.165.15.45.34.55.80.07.5

10.010.010.010.010.07.78.88.55.98.010.010.07.55.07.58.610.010.06.76.310.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.147.087.205.15.45.34.55.60.07.59.210.010.010.010.07.68.88.45.79.210.010.07.55.07.58.710.010.07.06.510.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

7.186.877.505.45.65.65.05.90.08.59.210.010.010.010.08.1

10.08.75.710.010.010.010.010.010.08.78.210.06.75.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.266.847.675.75.76.15.26.00.09.09.210.010.010.010.09.210.08.39.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.010.010.07.05.810.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

7.176.657.705.75.96.15.26.00.09.09.210.010.010.010.09.410.08.39.810.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.010.07.35.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

320

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.0

4.5

4.6

10.0

5.0

 

6.8

5.3

3.9

6.1

8.3

8.3

5.6

7.8

8.7

7.2

 

9.5

8.2

9.8

10.0

10.0

 

8.1

8.3

8.1

10.0

5.9

 

7.4

9.3

6.2

6.8

7.0

8.1

6.6

6.4

 

9.6

9.7

10.0

9.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.0

10.0

7.7

6.3

 

9.5

10.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.2

10.0

10.0

8.0

6.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

30/16227/162

8.16

8.767.56

RANKING 25/162WESTERN EUROPESPAIN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

321

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.25 8.25 8.13 8.02 8.01 8.18 8.168.10 8.20

1

20

40

60

21

29

21

2932 31

28 2825

SPAIN | WESTERN EUROPE

8.257.379.127.38.56.56.99.69.69.49.810.010.010.010.09.610.09.49.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.107.278.937.38.56.56.99.09.67.59.810.010.010.010.09.410.09.28.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.36.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.257.329.177.38.56.56.99.89.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.610.09.29.410.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.76.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.137.458.807.38.56.56.99.29.78.09.810.010.010.010.08.67.59.98.59.310.010.08.88.88.89.010.010.08.76.57.5

10.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.027.358.686.98.36.26.29.29.78.09.810.010.010.010.08.57.59.78.49.310.010.08.88.88.88.910.010.08.36.57.5

10.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.017.358.666.98.36.26.29.09.78.09.210.010.010.010.08.57.59.68.59.610.010.08.88.88.88.910.010.08.06.57.5

10.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.207.458.946.98.26.46.29.69.7

10.09.210.010.010.010.09.410.09.68.59.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.210.010.08.06.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.187.538.827.08.16.56.39.69.7

10.09.210.010.010.010.08.810.08.97.49.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.210.010.08.06.510.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.167.568.767.08.16.66.49.69.7

10.09.210.010.010.010.08.010.07.76.39.510.07.5

10.010.010.09.210.010.08.06.510.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

322

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

8.3

8.5

9.1

7.0

8.5

 

4.9

4.9

3.8

5.2

5.0

5.8

3.6

7.4

5.2

5.9

 

6.5

8.0

8.7

9.2

0.0

 

5.9

5.9

5.9

10.0

1.8

 

6.9

7.6

6.4

6.6

4.5

4.2

4.5

4.8

 

8.4

9.0

8.0

8.3

 

6.7

5.0

5.0

10.0

 

6.9

7.5

7.4

5.7

 

5.5

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

7.5

 

7.2

10.0

10.0

4.3

3.8

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

1.8

7.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

106/162121/162

6.27

6.046.49

RANKING 119/162SOUTH ASIASRI LANKA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

323

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.86 6.13 6.36 6.23 6.24 6.17 6.33 6.276.60

90

114

138

162

122115

105

117121

125 127

116

119

SRI LANKA | SOUTH ASIA

5.866.265.465.24.15.26.25.16.01.1

8.33.30.00.010.09.08.39.88.87.87.57.57.18.38.36.20.08.53.02.010.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.136.355.915.24.15.26.26.27.82.58.35.05.00.010.09.18.39.99.17.87.57.57.18.38.36.30.09.52.32.010.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.606.636.575.24.15.26.28.38.58.08.35.00.05.010.09.08.310.08.57.87.57.57.18.38.37.8

10.010.02.32.510.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.366.775.955.24.15.26.28.08.67.08.35.05.05.05.06.06.37.54.37.37.57.58.86.36.37.1

10.010.02.32.310.07.57.51.3-

2.50.0

-

6.236.735.724.34.14.14.98.08.77.08.35.05.05.05.05.86.36.54.67.37.57.58.86.36.37.010.010.02.32.010.07.57.51.3-

2.50.0

-

6.246.645.834.34.14.14.98.08.87.08.36.75.05.010.06.76.37.66.27.17.57.58.86.36.37.010.010.02.31.8

10.07.57.50.0

-0.00.00.0

6.176.585.754.23.34.74.58.48.97.98.36.75.05.010.07.37.58.16.55.55.05.05.05.07.56.710.010.02.31.87.57.57.50.0

-0.00.00.0

6.336.636.044.54.44.24.98.59.18.08.36.75.05.010.06.97.57.06.25.55.05.05.05.07.57.1

10.010.03.73.57.57.57.51.87.00.00.00.0

6.276.496.044.54.24.54.88.49.08.08.36.75.05.010.06.97.57.45.75.55.05.05.05.07.57.2

10.010.04.33.87.57.57.51.87.00.00.00.0

324

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

9.4

9.8

-

10.0

8.5

 

3.0

-

3.5

-

0.0

4.2

3.8

8.9

-

-

 

5.5

7.3

3.4

6.4

5.0

 

2.9

7.1

0.9

0.0

3.5

 

5.9

6.7

4.7

6.4

3.2

-

-

-

 

5.5

7.9

5.0

3.7

 

5.0

10.0

5.0

0.0

 

6.5

7.5

8.2

3.8

 

3.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

7.5

 

5.7

10.0

10.0

1.3

1.0

10.0

0.0

7.5

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

153/162157/162

4.80

4.255.36

RANKING 157/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICASUDAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

325

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

4.8

90

114

138

162 157

SUDAN | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

4.805.364.253.2

---

5.57.95.03.75.010.05.00.06.57.58.23.83.52.52.52.52.57.55.710.010.01.31.0

10.00.07.50.0

-0.00.00.0

326

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.1

4.9

8.6

10.0

5.0

 

5.2

4.2

5.3

5.6

5.0

5.0

2.7

4.6

8.0

7.1

 

6.0

9.5

4.5

0.0

10.0

 

7.2

7.5

6.7

10.0

4.6

 

6.3

6.3

7.5

5.0

4.9

4.6

5.0

5.2

 

7.2

6.7

10.0

5.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

-

 

9.5

-

9.7

9.3

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

7.3

6.8

-

-

-

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

-

116/16250/162

7.07

7.796.36

RANKING 67/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANSURINAME

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

327

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.25 7.04 7.13 7.00 7.02 7.30 7.07

30

50

70

90

60

69

60

72 70

57

67

SURINAME | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

7.256.647.855.4

---

8.36.710.08.310.010.010.0

-6.5

-7.75.2

------

8.910.010.08.77.0---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.046.357.735.4

---

8.36.710.08.310.010.010.0

-5.5

-6.94.1------

8.910.010.08.77.0---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.136.647.625.1---

8.36.710.08.310.010.010.0

-5.4

-6.34.5

------

8.810.010.08.07.0---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.006.727.295.1---

7.26.710.05.010.010.010.0

-5.2

-6.73.7------

8.510.010.07.36.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.026.787.264.9

---

7.26.710.05.010.010.010.0

-5.5

-7.03.9

------

8.510.010.07.36.5

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.306.857.754.94.15.15.47.26.710.05.010.010.010.0

-9.3

-9.78.8

------

8.510.010.07.36.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

7.076.367.794.94.65.05.27.26.710.05.010.010.010.0

-9.5

-9.79.3

------

8.510.010.07.36.8

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

328

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

5.5

5.0

9.9

0.0

7.0

 

4.4

4.3

3.8

4.7

5.1

-

1.6

7.3

7.4

7.1

 

7.7

8.0

9.5

8.4

5.0

 

7.0

4.7

7.9

10.0

5.5

 

7.7

8.8

7.8

6.6

4.7

-

-

-

 

6.7

3.1

9.5

7.5

 

6.7

10.0

5.0

5.0

 

8.0

-

9.3

6.6

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

6.0

10.0

10.0

1.3

2.5

-

-

-

 

4.9

7.0

2.5

5.0

5.0

108/162122/162

6.24

6.026.46

RANKING 122/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICASWAZILAND

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

329

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6.13 6.03 5.93 6.21 6.28 6.246.20

90

114

138

162

124128

131126 124

117122

SWAZILAND | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

6.136.415.854.8

---

7.03.19.58.35.05.05.05.09.4

-9.39.5

------

6.310.010.02.03.3

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

6.036.585.474.8

---

6.43.18.57.53.35.05.00.09.2

-9.39.2

------

6.310.010.02.03.3

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

5.936.445.414.5

---

6.43.18.57.53.35.05.00.09.4

-9.49.4

------

6.310.010.02.03.0

---

2.5-

0.05.0

-

6.206.565.844.5

---

6.33.18.37.55.05.05.05.09.7-

9.410.0

------

6.210.010.01.73.0

---

4.2-

2.55.05.0

6.216.475.954.7---

6.73.19.57.56.710.05.05.09.8

-9.610.0

------

4.210.02.31.73.0

---

4.2-

2.55.05.0

6.286.446.134.8

---

6.73.19.57.56.710.05.05.08.5

-9.17.8------

6.010.010.01.72.5

---

4.97.02.55.05.0

6.246.466.024.7---

6.73.19.57.56.710.05.05.08.0

-9.36.6

------

6.010.010.01.32.5

---

4.97.02.55.05.0

330

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

3.6

0.8

4.6

8.0

1.0

 

7.8

8.5

6.7

8.3

9.2

10.0

5.0

8.5

7.2

7.0

 

9.3

7.7

9.8

9.8

10.0

 

8.2

8.3

8.4

10.0

6.1

 

8.2

9.9

6.9

7.9

8.5

9.5

8.1

8.0

 

9.9

9.6

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.9

10.0

8.4

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.7

10.0

10.0

9.3

8.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

5.0

43/1623/162

8.39

9.337.44

RANKING 17/162WESTERN EUROPESWEDEN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

331

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.45 8.42 8.51 8.51 8.46 8.36 8.44 8.48 8.39

1

20

40

60

11 10 9 811

15 15 1317

SWEDEN | WESTERN EUROPE

8.457.409.508.59.57.88.29.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.09.510.010.08.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.427.399.448.59.57.88.29.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.08.910.09.27.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.517.589.448.59.57.88.29.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.08.910.09.47.2

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.517.579.448.59.57.88.29.89.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.08.810.09.17.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.467.489.458.49.67.87.89.89.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.010.09.47.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.367.449.278.49.67.87.89.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.09.17.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.08.3

-10.010.05.0

8.447.629.258.49.48.17.89.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.710.09.36.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.810.010.09.39.010.010.010.08.3

-10.010.05.0

8.487.659.328.59.48.17.99.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.08.78.010.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.08.810.010.010.05.0

8.397.449.338.59.58.18.09.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.08.48.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.09.38.810.010.010.08.810.010.010.05.0

332

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.4

6.4

6.3

10.0

7.0

 

8.5

9.2

7.8

9.2

10.0

8.3

5.2

9.6

9.3

7.9

 

9.9

9.9

9.9

9.9

10.0

 

7.6

6.2

8.1

10.0

6.2

 

8.5

9.3

7.8

8.3

8.2

-

-

-

 

9.7

9.8

10.0

9.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.2

10.0

7.7

6.9

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.7

10.0

10.0

8.7

9.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

4/16210/162

8.79

9.198.39

RANKING 2/162WESTERN EUROPESWITZERLAND

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

333

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.77 8.79 8.82 8.78 8.76 8.72 8.81 8.81 8.79

1

20

40

60

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2

SWITZERLAND | WESTERN EUROPE

8.778.249.317.9---

9.99.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.010.09.27.8

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.39.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.798.269.327.9---

9.99.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.1

10.08.78.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.39.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.828.309.347.9---

9.99.7

10.09.810.010.010.010.09.310.08.98.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.39.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.788.239.327.9---

9.99.810.09.810.010.010.010.09.1

10.08.58.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.768.209.327.9---

9.99.810.09.810.010.010.010.09.010.08.48.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.728.229.217.9---

9.69.7

10.09.210.010.010.010.08.510.08.57.2

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.310.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.818.319.308.2

---

9.79.810.09.210.010.010.010.08.710.08.57.6

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.818.379.268.4

---

9.69.7

10.09.210.010.010.010.08.610.08.47.4

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.798.399.198.2

---

9.79.810.09.210.010.010.010.08.210.07.76.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.010.08.79.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

334

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.2

6.8

9.0

2.0

7.0

 

3.4

3.1

3.2

5.9

3.3

7.5

3.2

4.1

6.0

6.1

 

5.1

9.5

0.0

1.0

10.0

 

4.9

5.2

4.0

8.6

1.8

 

5.4

5.6

5.8

4.9

2.0

-

-

-

 

5.0

9.1

0.0

5.8

 

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

 

4.4

-

5.4

3.4

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

1.8

0.0

6.2

0.3

0.5

-

-

-

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

157/162161/162

3.77

2.515.02

RANKING 162/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICASYRIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

335

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.46 5.53 5.55 5.63 4.87 4.02 3.91 3.774.10

90

114

138

162

132 131

142139

149

157

159 159 162

SYRIA | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

5.465.625.304.8

---

7.89.07.96.75.05.00.010.08.05.88.99.21.70.00.01.32.94.24.1

10.010.00.31.83.33.30.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.535.795.274.8

---

7.99.18.06.75.00.05.010.07.65.88.98.11.70.00.01.32.94.24.010.09.50.31.83.33.30.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.555.965.154.8

---

7.69.17.06.75.05.00.010.07.35.88.67.51.70.00.01.32.94.23.910.09.00.31.53.33.30.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.636.185.084.8

---

6.39.13.16.73.30.05.05.08.28.88.47.65.07.52.53.82.58.83.90.46.20.30.57.55.07.52.5

-5.00.0

-

4.875.274.463.6

---

5.39.10.06.73.30.05.05.08.38.88.47.75.07.52.53.82.58.83.40.02.70.30.87.55.07.52.5

-5.00.0

-

4.104.074.123.6

---

5.09.10.05.81.70.05.00.08.38.88.87.46.37.52.53.82.58.83.50.03.90.30.57.55.07.50.0

-0.00.00.0

4.024.973.083.1---

5.09.10.05.80.00.00.00.08.3

-8.97.7------

0.20.00.00.30.5

---

0.0-

0.00.00.0

3.914.962.862.9

---

5.09.10.05.80.00.00.00.05.3

-6.14.5

------

1.80.06.30.30.5

---

0.0-

0.00.00.0

3.775.022.512.0

---

5.09.10.05.80.00.00.00.04.4

-5.43.4

------

1.80.06.20.30.5

---

0.0-

0.00.00.0

336

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.2

5.6

9.3

8.0

6.0

 

6.8

5.8

4.5

7.6

6.7

8.3

5.5

7.9

7.6

7.0

 

9.7

9.5

9.7

9.7

10.0

 

7.7

7.7

7.6

10.0

5.6

 

8.0

9.1

7.1

7.9

7.0

-

-

-

 

9.7

9.7

9.5

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

-

 

9.4

10.0

9.3

8.8

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

10.0

10.0

7.0

8.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

-

10.0

10.0

-

12/16215/162

8.47

9.047.89

RANKING 10/162EAST ASIATAIWAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

337

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.79 7.81 8.16 8.12 8.27 8.41 8.47

1

20

40

60

43 43

35

24 2623 23

17

10

TAIWAN | EAST ASIA

7.797.498.096.9

---

8.49.79.06.78.310.05.010.06.77.18.14.98.310.07.58.87.18.39.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.817.398.246.9

---

8.59.79.06.710.010.010.010.06.47.17.54.68.310.07.58.87.18.39.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.007.708.296.9

---

8.69.79.56.710.010.010.010.06.67.18.14.58.310.07.58.87.18.39.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.167.718.616.9

---

9.59.79.59.210.010.010.010.06.78.87.34.29.310.010.08.88.88.89.310.010.07.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.127.71

8.526.8

---

9.59.79.59.210.010.010.010.06.28.85.74.19.310.010.08.88.88.89.310.010.07.07.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.207.728.686.8

---

9.79.79.510.010.010.010.0

-6.78.86.94.49.610.010.08.88.88.89.310.010.07.07.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.277.768.797.0---

9.79.79.510.010.010.010.0

-6.910.06.14.7

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.210.010.07.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.417.769.05

7.1---

9.79.79.510.010.010.010.0

-9.210.09.38.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.07.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.477.899.047.0---

9.79.79.510.010.010.010.0

-9.410.09.38.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.00 8.20

338

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.5

8.5

9.1

0.0

8.5

 

5.1

5.7

5.4

5.8

4.0

-

5.7

8.3

6.4

6.5

 

8.8

8.2

8.3

8.8

10.0

 

6.4

8.5

4.3

10.0

2.6

 

6.8

8.2

5.7

6.4

3.3

-

-

-

 

8.4

9.4

7.5

8.3

 

8.3

5.0

10.0

10.0

 

4.4

0.0

8.4

4.7

 

2.0

2.5

2.5

0.0

2.5

2.5

 

4.3

10.0

10.0

0.7

1.8

2.5

2.5

2.5

 

8.3

-

10.0

10.0

5.0

92/162132/162

6.19

5.656.72

RANKING 124/162CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIATAJIKISTAN

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

339

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.91 6.74 6.59 6.32 6.21 6.196.60

60

94

128

162

81

106

91

105

118 120 124

TAJIKISTAN | CAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

6.916.287.543.9

---

8.39.17.58.310.010.010.010.09.8

-9.610.0

------

6.210.010.01.73.0

---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.606.396.823.9

---

8.99.48.39.28.35.010.010.09.5

-9.49.5

------

6.110.010.01.72.8

---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.746.756.743.5

---

9.09.48.49.28.35.010.010.09.5

-9.69.5

------

6.110.010.01.72.8

---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.596.556.633.5

---

8.69.48.08.38.35.010.010.09.5

-9.69.5

------

6.010.010.01.72.5

---

5.0-

10.00.05.0

6.326.685.973.7---

8.49.47.58.38.35.010.010.06.50.09.69.82.02.52.50.02.52.54.510.010.01.72.02.52.52.58.3

-10.010.05.0

6.216.655.763.6

---

8.39.47.48.38.35.010.010.04.70.08.25.82.02.52.50.02.52.54.410.010.01.32.02.52.52.58.3

-10.010.05.0

6.196.725.653.3

---

8.49.47.58.38.35.010.010.04.40.08.44.72.02.52.50.02.52.54.310.010.00.71.82.52.52.58.3

-10.010.05.0

340

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.3

6.4

9.9

7.0

6.0

 

5.7

4.7

4.7

5.1

6.7

8.3

5.7

7.0

5.6

5.1

 

8.2

9.9

9.0

9.0

5.0

 

6.2

7.0

2.8

10.0

5.0

 

7.2

9.4

6.5

5.7

4.2

3.7

5.0

3.9

 

7.3

7.2

9.5

5.3

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

6.4

5.0

8.3

6.0

 

5.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

5.0

5.0

 

7.5

10.0

10.0

3.0

4.5

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

5.0

0.0

5.0

5.0

10.0

79/162116/162

6.52

6.136.92

RANKING 102/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICATANZANIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

341

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.34 6.44 6.59 6.72 6.58 6.76 6.56 6.56 6.52

60

85

110

135

108 105 107

98 101

91

105 102 102

TANZANIA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.346.206.484.74.34.84.98.06.69.57.88.35.010.010.07.88.89.15.77.37.57.55.87.18.37.1

10.010.04.75.36.73.310.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.446.426.464.74.34.84.98.06.69.57.88.310.05.010.07.68.88.75.57.37.57.55.87.18.37.1

10.010.04.35.56.73.310.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.596.706.484.74.34.84.98.06.69.57.88.35.010.010.07.88.88.75.97.37.57.55.87.18.37.2

10.010.04.36.06.73.310.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.726.766.684.74.34.84.97.16.58.56.28.310.010.05.08.28.88.86.95.55.05.05.03.88.87.9

10.010.04.06.07.57.5

10.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.586.626.544.54.24.84.57.16.78.56.28.310.010.05.07.58.88.55.45.55.05.05.03.88.87.58.010.04.05.57.57.5

10.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.766.856.674.54.24.84.57.07.18.55.38.310.010.05.07.88.88.75.86.35.05.05.03.88.87.48.010.04.04.57.57.5

10.08.3

-5.010.010.0

6.566.766.364.54.65.13.77.37.09.55.38.310.010.05.06.65.09.05.85.07.55.02.55.05.07.7

10.010.04.04.810.010.05.06.7-

5.05.010.0

6.566.926.194.23.75.04.17.37.29.55.38.310.010.05.07.05.08.97.05.07.55.02.55.05.07.6

10.010.04.04.510.010.05.05.00.05.05.010.0

6.526.926.134.23.75.03.97.37.29.55.38.310.010.05.06.45.08.36.05.07.55.02.55.05.07.5

10.010.03.04.510.010.05.05.00.05.05.010.0

342

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.6

4.3

9.2

6.0

7.0

 

4.7

5.1

4.4

5.2

3.3

4.2

6.3

7.5

5.1

5.2

 

8.6

9.8

9.8

10.0

5.0

 

7.1

7.0

6.8

10.0

4.7

 

7.1

9.3

4.7

7.2

4.3

3.5

5.3

4.0

 

8.7

8.7

9.0

8.3

 

8.3

10.0

5.0

10.0

 

7.3

10.0

7.4

4.4

 

4.5

2.5

0.0

2.5

7.5

10.0

 

7.2

10.0

9.9

1.0

1.8

10.0

10.0

7.5

 

4.4

0.0

7.5

10.0

0.0

84/162106/162

6.62

6.406.85

RANKING 98/162SOUTH ASIATHAILAND

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

343

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

7.27 7.26 7.01 6.88 6.75 6.59 6.63 6.627.20

40

65

90

115

59 5964

7380

92

10197 98

THAILAND | SOUTH ASIA

7.276.807.755.66.44.35.98.37.67.3

10.010.010.010.010.08.28.88.47.48.37.5

10.07.17.1

10.06.25.510.04.73.310.06.73.310.0

-10.010.0

-

7.266.697.845.66.44.35.98.47.87.3

10.010.010.010.010.08.38.89.27.08.37.5

10.07.17.1

10.06.810.010.04.33.310.06.73.310.0

-10.010.0

-

7.206.657.755.66.44.35.98.57.87.6

10.010.010.010.010.07.78.87.96.58.37.5

10.07.17.1

10.06.27.010.03.73.010.06.73.310.0

-10.010.0

-

7.016.597.425.66.44.35.98.58.07.5

10.010.010.010.010.07.27.57.96.37.87.57.58.87.57.56.58.59.93.34.07.57.55.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.886.587.194.75.13.95.18.48.07.010.010.010.010.010.07.57.57.57.57.87.57.58.87.57.56.48.59.93.03.87.57.55.07.5-

5.010.0

-

6.756.616.884.75.13.95.17.98.37.28.310.010.010.010.07.37.57.17.27.57.57.58.87.57.56.610.09.93.03.37.57.55.05.8

-7.5

10.00.0

6.596.626.574.13.44.64.38.48.58.48.38.310.05.010.08.610.08.47.44.52.50.02.57.5

10.07.2

10.09.61.02.310.010.07.55.8

-7.5

10.00.0

6.636.806.454.33.35.34.58.58.68.68.38.310.05.010.08.1

10.07.46.84.52.50.02.57.5

10.07.1

10.09.71.01.8

10.010.07.54.40.07.5

10.00.0

6.626.856.404.33.55.34.08.78.79.08.38.310.05.010.07.3

10.07.44.44.52.50.02.57.5

10.07.2

10.09.91.01.8

10.010.07.54.40.07.5

10.00.0

344

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.1

0.0

7.5

7.0

10.0

 

3.5

3.9

3.2

3.0

5.7

-

0.0

-

4.3

4.7

 

8.7

7.5

7.5

9.8

10.0

 

7.0

9.6

4.7

-

6.9

 

7.4

9.5

6.7

6.0

3.3

-

-

-

 

7.1

8.4

5.5

7.5

 

5.0

5.0

10.0

0.0

 

8.6

-

9.2

8.0

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

8.4

10.0

10.0

6.3

7.3

-

-

-

 

6.7

-

5.0

10.0

5.0

101/162113/162

6.37

6.196.55

RANKING 114/162SOUTH ASIATIMOR-LESTE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

345

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.74 6.85 6.67 6.57 6.11 6.376.50

60

94

128

162

9388

95

106 110

128

114

TIMOR-LESTE | SOUTH ASIA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

6.746.007.493.8

---

8.58.69.57.5

10.010.010.010.06.8

-8.25.3

------

8.410.010.06.37.3---

10.0-

10.010.0

-

6.856.896.803.8

---

8.78.610.07.56.710.010.00.06.8

-7.75.9

------

8.410.010.06.37.3---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

6.676.696.643.4

---

8.58.69.57.56.710.010.00.06.7-

7.45.9

------

8.410.010.06.37.3---

7.5-

5.010.0

-

6.576.646.493.4

---

8.58.49.57.56.710.010.00.06.4

-7.85.0

------

8.410.010.06.37.3---

6.7-

5.010.05.0

6.506.686.323.3

---

8.58.49.57.55.05.010.00.06.8

-7.66.0

------

8.410.010.06.37.3---

6.7-

5.010.05.0

6.116.605.610.0

---

8.58.49.57.55.05.010.00.07.9-

8.87.0------

8.410.010.06.37.3---

6.7-

5.010.05.0

6.376.556.193.3

---

7.18.45.57.55.05.010.00.08.6

-9.28.0

------

8.410.010.06.37.3---

6.7-

5.010.05.0

346

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.7

7.4

8.4

4.0

7.0

 

3.7

-

4.0

-

4.2

5.0

3.9

2.0

-

-

 

7.0

9.4

8.9

9.8

0.0

 

5.4

7.2

3.3

10.0

1.2

 

6.3

7.5

4.2

7.2

4.1

-

-

-

 

8.0

6.4

9.5

8.2

 

6.7

0.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.9

10.0

9.6

7.0

 

8.0

7.5

5.0

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

8.5

10.0

10.0

4.0

5.3

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

5.0

-

5.0

5.0

5.0

141/16292/162

6.27

6.735.82

RANKING 119/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICATOGO

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

347

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.76 5.68 5.67 5.53 5.42 6.09 6.23 6.276.20

90

114

138

162

124128

139 141 141

129

122 122119

TOGO | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

5.765.675.864.2

---

7.56.210.06.35.00.05.010.08.77.1

10.09.06.1

10.05.07.14.24.27.010.010.02.33.36.76.710.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.685.575.794.2

---

7.36.29.56.35.05.00.010.08.67.19.98.76.1

10.05.07.14.24.26.910.010.02.03.06.76.710.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.675.555.804.2

---

7.36.29.56.35.00.05.010.08.67.19.98.76.1

10.05.07.14.24.27.010.010.02.33.06.76.710.02.5

-5.00.0

-

5.535.455.614.2

---

8.16.210.08.11.75.00.00.08.47.59.97.85.85.05.05.06.37.57.010.010.02.73.57.57.57.52.5

-5.00.0

-

5.425.335.503.9

---

7.96.29.58.11.75.00.00.08.77.59.98.85.85.05.05.06.37.56.910.010.02.73.37.57.57.52.5

-5.00.0

-

6.096.255.943.9

---

8.06.49.58.25.05.00.010.08.47.59.97.95.85.05.05.06.37.57.1

10.010.03.33.87.57.57.53.3

-5.00.05.0

6.235.796.673.8

---

8.06.49.58.26.70.010.010.09.210.09.97.78.07.55.010.07.5

10.08.310.010.03.74.310.010.010.05.0

-5.05.05.0

6.205.696.703.9

---

8.06.49.58.26.70.010.010.09.1

10.09.67.68.07.55.010.07.5

10.08.310.010.03.74.810.010.010.05.0

-5.05.05.0

6.275.826.734.1---

8.06.49.58.26.70.010.010.08.910.09.67.08.07.55.010.07.5

10.08.510.010.04.05.310.010.010.05.0

-5.05.05.0

348

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.6

7.0

8.4

0.0

7.0

 

4.5

5.8

3.2

5.4

8.3

3.3

3.0

6.2

3.2

2.9

 

9.1

9.7

7.1

9.4

10.0

 

7.8

7.5

6.4

10.0

7.4

 

6.6

6.0

7.6

6.3

4.7

4.4

5.9

3.9

 

5.9

0.0

9.5

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.6

-

8.8

8.5

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

8.7

10.0

10.0

7.7

7.3

-

-

-

 

6.7

-

10.0

0.0

10.0

91/16282/162

6.83

6.926.73

RANKING 81/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANTRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

349

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.81 6.76 6.73 6.83 6.79 6.92 6.76 6.836.90

60

85

110

135

81

8994

90 88

78 8084 81

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

6.816.746.875.2

---

5.70.09.57.5

10.010.010.010.09.4

-9.39.4

------

8.910.010.08.07.5---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.766.616.925.2

---

5.70.09.57.5

10.010.010.010.09.8

-9.89.7------

8.910.010.08.07.5---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.736.616.845.2

---

5.70.09.57.5

10.010.010.010.09.2

-9.49.0

------

8.810.010.08.07.3---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.836.657.015.2

---

6.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.09.2

-9.78.8

------

8.810.010.08.07.3---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.796.606.994.9

---

6.50.09.510.010.010.010.010.09.3

-9.88.8

------

8.810.010.08.07.0---

5.0-

10.00.0

-

6.926.777.074.9

---

5.90.09.48.310.010.010.010.09.4

-9.89.0

------

8.810.010.08.07.3---

6.7-

10.00.010.0

6.906.757.064.9

---

5.90.09.58.310.010.010.010.09.4

-9.89.0

------

8.710.010.07.77.0---

6.7-

10.00.010.0

6.766.487.045.04.96.14.05.90.09.58.310.010.010.010.09.1-

9.68.5

------

8.710.010.07.77.0---

6.7-

10.00.010.0

6.836.736.924.74.45.93.95.90.09.58.310.010.010.010.08.6

-8.88.5

------

8.710.010.07.77.3---

6.7-

10.00.010.0

350

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.8

5.3

6.4

7.0

4.5

 

5.3

4.7

4.1

5.8

6.7

8.3

4.9

7.3

5.6

5.3

 

7.1

9.3

9.6

9.3

0.0

 

6.9

7.3

5.9

9.2

5.2

 

6.4

7.2

5.3

6.6

4.8

5.1

4.9

4.3

 

7.6

8.8

8.1

5.8

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

6.5

7.5

8.0

3.8

 

8.0

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

10.0

 

8.0

10.0

9.1

4.0

5.5

10.0

7.5

10.0

 

4.2

-

2.5

0.0

10.0

121/16298/162

6.43

6.586.29

RANKING 109/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICATUNISIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

351

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.25 6.27 6.09 6.56 6.27 6.14 6.57 6.47 6.43

60

85

110

135

110

112

125

110

120

128

104

110 109

TUNISIA | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

6.256.685.825.24.95.65.28.68.99.57.55.05.00.010.04.71.39.03.74.22.52.52.95.87.14.810.010.01.02.36.73.30.05.0

-10.00.0

-

6.276.715.825.24.95.65.28.79.09.57.55.00.05.010.04.91.39.34.34.22.52.52.95.87.14.410.08.11.01.86.73.30.05.0

-10.00.0

-

6.096.495.695.24.95.65.28.38.98.57.55.05.00.010.04.41.38.23.74.22.52.52.95.87.14.510.09.11.01.86.73.30.05.0

-10.00.0

-

6.566.976.155.24.95.65.28.18.89.06.75.00.010.05.05.33.88.43.86.87.55.07.57.56.36.10.710.04.05.810.07.55.05.0

-10.00.0

-

6.276.406.144.84.55.44.58.08.88.56.75.00.010.05.05.33.87.34.86.87.55.07.57.56.37.4

10.010.04.05.510.07.55.05.0

-10.00.0

-

6.146.355.934.84.55.44.57.68.88.25.85.00.010.05.05.43.87.84.76.37.55.07.57.56.37.4

10.010.04.05.310.07.55.04.2

-2.50.010.0

6.576.486.674.74.15.24.97.78.88.55.88.310.010.05.06.77.57.75.08.07.57.57.57.5

10.08.310.010.04.76.010.07.5

10.04.2

-2.50.010.0

6.476.336.604.74.54.94.67.58.88.05.88.310.010.05.06.97.57.95.28.07.57.57.57.5

10.08.210.010.04.35.510.07.5

10.04.2

-2.50.010.0

6.436.296.584.85.14.94.37.68.88.15.88.310.010.05.06.57.58.03.88.07.57.57.57.5

10.08.010.09.14.05.510.07.5

10.04.2

-2.50.010.0

352

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.6

5.9

6.4

7.0

7.0

 

4.8

3.4

3.2

5.6

3.3

5.0

4.6

8.9

5.6

5.8

 

9.0

8.0

9.6

8.4

10.0

 

7.2

6.0

7.4

10.0

5.5

 

6.6

8.2

4.7

7.0

4.0

3.6

4.4

4.0

 

7.5

8.3

4.3

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

4.5

2.5

7.0

3.9

 

4.5

7.5

5.0

5.0

2.5

2.5

 

4.0

7.5

0.0

1.0

1.8

5.0

7.5

5.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

86/162118/162

6.47

6.096.84

RANKING 107/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICATURKEY

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

353

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.92 6.96 6.99 7.22 7.09 7.09 6.76 6.66 6.47

60

85

110

135

76 73 75

60 6368

88

96

107

TURKEY | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

6.926.866.984.84.85.54.28.58.27.69.88.35.010.010.05.84.27.95.35.95.05.05.47.17.16.510.010.03.05.56.76.73.310.0

-10.010.0

-

6.966.797.144.84.85.54.28.67.98.19.810.010.010.010.05.74.28.15.05.95.05.05.47.17.16.28.69.92.75.56.76.73.310.0

-10.010.0

-

6.996.837.154.84.85.54.28.88.38.29.810.010.010.010.05.64.27.35.55.95.05.05.47.17.1

6.08.69.42.74.86.76.73.310.0

-10.010.0

-

7.227.037.414.84.85.54.28.78.37.99.810.010.010.010.06.15.07.75.67.07.57.56.37.56.37.3

10.08.92.74.510.010.05.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.096.997.194.64.55.23.98.58.37.39.810.010.010.010.05.85.07.64.97.07.57.56.37.56.36.510.03.43.04.010.010.05.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.096.867.324.64.55.23.99.08.38.810.010.010.010.010.05.65.07.24.67.17.57.56.37.56.36.510.04.72.33.510.010.05.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.766.876.643.93.34.93.59.18.38.910.010.010.010.010.04.42.57.03.74.57.55.05.02.52.55.08.73.72.03.35.07.55.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.666.846.474.13.74.64.08.38.36.710.010.010.010.010.04.92.57.24.94.57.55.05.02.52.55.16.28.21.32.55.07.55.09.37.010.010.010.0

6.476.846.094.03.64.44.07.58.34.310.010.010.010.010.04.52.57.03.94.57.55.05.02.52.54.07.50.01.01.85.07.55.09.37.010.010.010.0

354

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

8.3

9.2

10.0

10.0

4.0

 

4.7

4.0

4.1

5.1

3.3

5.8

4.9

8.2

4.7

4.1

 

8.6

9.3

6.3

8.9

10.0

 

7.5

6.8

4.6

10.0

8.4

 

8.0

9.2

8.6

6.1

3.4

2.2

4.5

3.4

 

7.0

5.4

8.1

7.5

 

8.3

10.0

10.0

5.0

 

8.4

10.0

7.6

7.6

 

7.0

7.5

5.0

2.5

10.0

10.0

 

7.9

10.0

10.0

4.0

3.8

10.0

10.0

7.5

 

3.8

0.0

5.0

0.0

10.0

46/162115/162

6.77

6.137.41

RANKING 85/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAUGANDA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

355

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.41 6.52 6.55 6.52 6.74 6.73 6.71 6.776.50

60

85

110

135

102106

110 111105

94 91 9085

UGANDA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.507.215.784.12.75.14.37.36.58.86.55.010.00.05.07.55.48.78.36.17.57.54.24.27.18.310.010.03.35.010.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.417.365.464.12.75.14.36.76.17.56.53.30.05.05.07.45.49.27.66.17.57.54.24.27.18.310.010.03.35.010.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.527.445.614.12.75.14.37.16.38.56.55.05.05.05.07.05.47.77.86.17.57.54.24.27.17.54.1

10.03.74.810.010.010.02.5

-5.00.0

-

6.557.265.834.12.75.14.36.75.77.76.68.310.010.05.07.46.38.17.86.05.05.05.06.38.87.17.2

10.03.74.010.07.57.52.5

-5.00.0

-

6.527.285.763.62.34.83.66.75.58.06.68.310.010.05.07.46.38.17.96.05.05.05.06.38.87.6

10.010.03.74.510.07.57.52.5

-5.00.0

-

6.747.386.103.62.34.83.67.15.97.87.58.310.010.05.07.26.38.37.26.35.05.05.06.38.87.5

10.010.03.74.010.07.57.55.0

-5.00.010.0

6.737.316.163.52.34.83.46.55.46.57.58.310.010.05.08.510.08.57.07.07.55.02.510.010.07.9

10.010.03.74.310.010.07.55.0

-5.00.010.0

6.717.306.123.22.14.23.47.05.48.27.58.310.010.05.08.610.07.68.17.07.55.02.510.010.07.9

10.010.04.04.010.010.07.53.80.05.00.010.0

6.777.416.133.42.24.53.47.05.48.17.58.310.010.05.08.410.07.67.67.07.55.02.510.010.07.9

10.010.04.03.810.010.07.53.80.05.00.010.0

356

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

7.1

5.0

4.9

10.0

8.5

 

4.5

2.2

2.7

3.8

8.3

6.7

4.8

9.1

4.5

5.2

 

4.9

7.6

4.7

7.2

0.0

 

6.6

8.8

4.2

10.0

3.2

 

6.9

9.1

5.1

6.4

4.5

4.8

5.1

3.7

 

7.4

7.5

5.5

9.2

 

8.3

5.0

10.0

10.0

 

5.9

2.5

7.5

7.6

 

5.5

7.5

7.5

5.0

2.5

5.0

 

7.1

7.8

10.0

5.7

3.8

7.5

7.5

7.5

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

134/16297/162

6.28

6.595.98

RANKING 118/162EASTERN EUROPEUKRAINE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

357

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

6.83 6.93 6.93 6.77 6.04 5.84 6.286.806.80

70

94

118

142

82 81

89

8177 90

131134

118

UKRAINE | EASTERN EUROPE

6.805.877.734.75.15.23.99.17.99.510.08.310.05.010.08.710.08.28.07.17.57.56.75.48.38.610.010.05.05.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.835.897.774.75.15.23.99.28.19.510.08.35.010.010.09.010.08.88.17.17.57.56.75.48.38.610.010.05.05.510.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.805.907.704.75.15.23.99.38.39.510.08.310.05.010.08.1

10.07.86.77.17.57.56.75.48.38.510.010.04.75.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.936.157.704.75.15.23.99.17.99.510.010.010.010.010.07.77.58.27.57.07.57.55.07.57.57.7

10.010.04.04.810.05.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.936.247.614.54.95.23.39.17.99.510.010.010.010.010.07.57.58.17.07.07.57.55.07.57.57.6

10.010.03.74.810.05.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

6.776.057.494.54.95.23.38.47.58.59.210.010.010.010.07.87.58.57.57.57.57.55.07.57.57.5

10.010.03.74.010.05.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.045.916.164.55.14.93.65.97.50.99.28.35.010.010.05.92.57.87.55.57.57.55.02.55.05.90.010.05.33.57.57.57.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

5.845.406.294.65.14.74.06.17.51.79.28.35.010.010.05.92.57.77.55.57.57.55.02.55.07.17.8

10.05.74.07.57.57.59.37.010.010.010.0

6.285.986.594.54.85.13.77.47.55.59.28.35.010.010.05.92.57.57.65.57.57.55.02.55.07.17.8

10.05.73.87.57.57.59.37.010.010.010.0

358

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.7

6.1

8.8

2.0

10.0

 

6.1

8.0

7.2

8.2

8.3

6.7

5.8

9.9

9.1

8.9

 

9.1

9.2

7.5

9.7

10.0

 

8.2

8.7

8.0

10.0

6.2

 

7.4

6.7

7.0

8.5

6.4

5.3

6.8

6.9

 

8.0

9.6

8.5

5.8

 

3.3

10.0

0.0

0.0

 

4.7

2.5

8.1

3.5

 

0.5

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2.5

 

6.3

10.0

10.0

1.7

2.5

7.5

7.5

5.0

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

37/162149/162

6.29

5.077.50

RANKING 117/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAUNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

359

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.78 6.48 6.71 6.26 6.29 6.46 6.42 6.28 6.29

60

94

128

162

85

10398

120 119114 115 117 117

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

6.787.685.896.56.16.07.58.49.7

10.05.75.010.00.05.05.92.99.75.04.05.02.50.04.28.36.710.010.02.34.310.06.73.30.0

-0.00.0

-

6.487.405.566.56.16.07.58.49.7

10.05.71.70.00.05.06.02.99.85.34.05.02.50.04.28.36.610.010.02.04.010.06.73.30.0

-0.00.0

-

6.717.565.866.56.16.07.58.49.7

10.05.75.010.00.05.05.72.99.34.94.05.02.50.04.28.36.610.010.02.04.010.06.73.30.0

-0.00.0

-

6.267.694.846.56.16.07.57.49.810.02.51.70.05.00.05.42.58.84.70.80.00.00.00.03.85.810.010.02.03.85.07.52.50.0

-0.00.0

-

6.297.714.876.86.65.97.87.49.7

10.02.51.70.05.00.05.12.58.24.60.80.00.00.00.03.85.810.010.02.03.35.07.52.50.0

-0.00.0

-

6.467.685.246.86.65.97.88.59.7

10.05.81.70.05.00.05.62.58.75.51.30.00.00.00.03.85.710.010.01.73.05.07.52.50.0

-0.00.00.0

6.427.565.286.65.96.37.78.29.79.05.83.310.00.00.05.62.58.85.50.50.00.00.00.02.56.410.010.01.73.07.57.55.00.0

-0.00.00.0

6.287.455.106.34.86.87.48.09.78.55.83.310.00.00.05.12.58.54.40.50.00.00.00.02.56.210.08.91.72.57.57.55.00.0

-0.00.00.0

6.297.505.076.45.36.86.98.09.68.55.83.310.00.00.04.72.58.13.50.50.00.00.00.02.56.310.010.01.72.57.57.55.00.0

-0.00.00.0

360

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

5.7

5.2

5.4

8.0

4.0

 

7.8

8.9

7.1

8.8

10.0

8.3

4.4

8.0

8.4

6.7

 

9.8

9.8

9.7

9.9

10.0

 

8.4

8.3

8.2

10.0

7.3

 

8.2

8.2

8.4

8.1

7.7

8.2

7.5

7.4

 

9.8

9.5

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

7.6

10.0

7.6

5.2

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

10.0

10.0

7.0

7.8

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

9/16218/162

8.50

9.008.00

RANKING 8/162WESTERN EUROPEUNITED KINGDOM

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

361

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.54 8.59 8.45 8.49 8.47 8.51 8.53 8.53 8.50

1

20

40

60

9 710 9 10 10 10 9 8

UNITED KINGDOM | WESTERN EUROPE

8.547.999.087.78.37.27.59.89.510.09.810.010.010.010.07.78.37.96.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.598.089.107.78.37.27.59.89.510.09.810.010.010.010.07.88.38.17.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.457.899.017.78.37.27.59.89.510.09.810.010.010.010.07.08.37.55.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.08.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.497.909.097.78.37.27.59.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.07.8

10.08.05.310.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.477.919.037.47.87.27.29.89.610.09.810.010.010.010.07.9

10.07.66.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.517.969.077.47.87.27.29.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.210.07.86.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.537.919.167.78.17.47.69.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.08.410.08.36.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.07.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.538.019.057.88.27.57.69.99.610.010.010.010.010.010.07.9

10.07.85.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.07.8

10.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.508.009.007.78.27.57.49.89.510.010.010.010.010.010.07.6

10.07.65.210.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.07.8

10.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

362

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.4

6.7

6.0

8.0

5.0

 

7.4

7.5

7.3

7.9

6.7

8.3

5.4

8.9

8.2

6.3

 

9.8

9.7

9.9

9.7

10.0

 

7.7

8.4

8.4

10.0

3.9

 

8.8

9.3

9.1

8.0

6.9

7.6

6.7

6.5

 

9.1

7.9

9.4

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.9

10.0

7.9

8.7

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.2

9.7

10.0

8.0

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

6/16228/162

8.39

8.758.03

RANKING 17/162NORTH AMERICAUNITED STATES

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

363

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

10

8.45 8.26 8.26 8.24 8.25 8.19 8.33 8.38 8.39

1

20

40

60

11

18 20 20 19

26

19 18 17

UNITED STATES | NORTH AMERICA

8.458.178.736.87.36.56.59.27.89.99.810.010.010.010.09.08.88.69.58.810.010.07.18.88.39.510.010.08.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.267.958.576.87.36.56.59.28.09.99.88.310.05.010.09.08.88.69.58.810.010.07.18.88.39.510.010.08.38.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.267.818.716.87.36.56.59.38.19.99.810.010.010.010.08.58.87.89.18.810.010.07.18.88.39.510.010.08.78.010.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.247.768.716.87.36.56.59.38.1

10.09.88.310.05.010.09.010.08.38.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.09.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.257.888.626.56.96.16.59.38.19.99.88.310.05.010.09.010.08.18.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.510.010.09.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.197.748.636.56.96.16.59.48.210.010.08.310.05.010.09.010.08.28.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.337.818.856.77.16.76.49.48.210.010.010.010.010.010.08.910.07.88.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.08.07.3

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

8.387.938.83

7.18.16.56.89.38.010.010.010.010.010.010.08.610.07.38.510.010.010.010.010.010.09.39.410.08.07.5

10.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

8.398.038.756.97.66.76.59.17.99.410.010.010.010.010.08.910.07.98.710.010.010.010.010.010.09.29.7

10.08.07.010.010.010.09.37.010.010.010.0

364

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0 2 4 6 8 10

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.8

6.5

5.9

7.0

8.0

 

5.4

7.6

4.4

6.5

5.8

4.2

3.6

6.5

5.3

4.4

 

9.0

8.2

9.6

8.1

10.0

 

7.8

7.7

5.7

10.0

7.7

 

6.8

7.4

6.2

6.9

6.6

7.1

7.4

5.4

 

8.4

6.9

10.0

8.3

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

8.5

7.5

9.0

8.9

 

7.5

7.5

10.0

5.0

7.5

7.5

 

9.4

10.0

10.0

8.0

7.5

10.0

10.0

10.0

 

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

65/16237/162

7.73

8.307.16

RANKING 43/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANURUGUAY

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

365

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520146

7

8

9

7.95 7.93 8.07 8.04 7.96 7.88 7.74 7.77 7.73

30

50

70

90

37 3631

36 37 3843 44 43

URUGUAY | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

7.957.128.786.47.07.1

5.09.17.4

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.99.1

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.37.8

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.937.058.806.47.07.1

5.09.17.3

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.910.010.09.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.77.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.077.338.826.47.07.1

5.09.27.6

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.910.010.09.810.010.010.010.010.010.09.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

8.047.398.696.47.07.1

5.09.27.6

10.010.010.010.010.010.09.910.010.09.68.810.010.08.87.57.59.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.967.348.586.37.17.04.79.06.910.010.010.010.010.010.09.7

10.09.59.68.810.010.08.87.57.59.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.0

-

7.887.268.496.37.17.04.78.46.910.08.310.010.010.010.09.810.09.79.69.210.010.08.87.57.59.310.010.07.37.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.747.148.336.77.57.15.48.46.910.08.310.010.010.010.08.87.59.79.27.57.5

10.05.07.57.59.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.010.0

-10.010.010.0

7.777.158.397.07.87.35.88.36.610.08.310.010.010.010.08.97.5

10.09.27.57.5

10.05.07.57.59.310.010.08.07.3

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

7.737.168.306.67.17.45.48.46.910.08.310.010.010.010.08.57.59.08.97.57.5

10.05.07.57.59.410.010.08.07.5

10.010.010.010.010.010.010.010.0

366

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

4.7

7.0

5.8

0.0

6.0

 

2.0

0.2

0.6

1.1

0.8

1.7

2.4

8.1

1.4

1.6

 

1.9

2.8

0.0

0.0

5.0

 

3.3

7.5

2.0

0.0

3.7

 

2.5

3.3

2.1

2.0

2.1

1.5

3.3

1.4

 

6.3

0.0

8.9

10.0

 

8.3

10.0

5.0

10.0

 

6.9

5.0

9.0

6.6

 

6.5

10.0

10.0

2.5

5.0

5.0

 

5.1

10.0

9.7

1.3

2.3

5.0

2.5

5.0

 

7.5

0.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

162/162135/162

4.20

5.522.88

RANKING 161/162LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANVENEZUELA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

367

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.26 5.28 5.16 5.33 5.23 5.01 4.57 4.24 4.20

90

114

138

162

136 137

150145 144

152156 157

161

VENEZUELA | LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

5.264.226.303.13.03.82.46.70.010.010.08.310.05.010.07.87.18.77.75.67.55.05.45.84.26.86.410.01.33.010.010.06.710.0

-10.010.0

-

5.284.366.213.13.03.82.46.30.09.010.08.35.010.010.07.97.18.97.85.67.55.05.45.84.26.76.59.71.32.510.010.06.710.0

-10.010.0

-

5.163.966.353.13.03.82.46.00.08.010.010.010.010.010.08.07.18.88.15.67.55.05.45.84.27.2

10.010.01.02.810.010.06.710.0

-10.010.0

-

5.333.916.753.13.03.82.46.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.48.88.97.58.810.010.010.06.37.56.86.610.01.02.810.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

5.233.826.632.52.53.31.66.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.38.88.67.58.810.010.010.06.37.57.3

10.010.01.02.810.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.0

-

5.013.326.712.52.53.31.66.30.09.010.010.010.010.010.08.68.89.27.99.210.010.010.06.37.57.3

10.010.01.32.510.010.07.5

10.0-

10.010.010.0

4.573.285.872.21.53.51.66.30.09.010.08.310.05.010.07.35.09.17.96.510.010.02.55.05.05.210.010.01.32.35.02.55.010.0

-10.010.010.0

4.242.965.521.81.22.91.36.30.09.010.08.310.05.010.07.35.09.37.76.510.010.02.55.05.05.210.010.01.32.55.02.55.07.50.010.010.010.0

4.202.885.522.11.53.31.46.30.08.910.08.310.05.010.06.95.09.06.66.510.010.02.55.05.05.1

10.09.71.32.35.02.55.07.50.010.010.010.0

368

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

7.6

9.2

-

-

6.0

 

5.1

4.3

4.1

5.0

5.0

6.7

5.7

8.7

5.6

6.1

 

6.5

8.3

8.3

9.4

0.0

 

6.3

7.6

5.3

10.0

2.2

 

6.7

9.0

5.3

5.9

4.9

5.4

4.4

4.9

 

8.6

9.4

9.0

7.5

 

3.3

0.0

5.0

5.0

 

5.9

2.5

8.6

6.6

 

1.5

2.5

2.5

0.0

0.0

2.5

 

5.8

10.0

9.2

0.0

1.8

7.5

7.5

5.0

 

9.3

7.0

10.0

10.0

10.0

112/162125/162

6.19

5.976.42

RANKING 124/162SOUTH ASIAVIETNAM

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

369

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.42 6.57 6.33 6.35 6.31 6.17 6.16 6.196.50

60

94

128

162

10698

112118 116

121127 126 124

VIETNAM | SOUTH ASIA

6.426.196.655.66.74.35.79.59.59.010.05.00.05.010.06.44.28.36.82.82.52.51.72.94.24.610.09.80.71.83.33.33.310.0

-10.010.0

-

6.576.456.685.66.74.35.79.89.410.010.05.05.00.010.05.94.27.65.82.82.52.51.72.94.24.7

10.09.90.72.03.33.33.310.0

-10.010.0

-

6.506.336.685.66.74.35.79.89.410.010.05.00.05.010.06.04.27.46.52.82.52.51.72.94.24.610.09.40.71.83.33.33.310.0

-10.010.0

-

6.336.246.425.66.74.35.79.29.410.08.33.35.00.05.05.52.57.46.43.32.52.53.82.55.05.08.99.00.71.57.55.02.510.0

-10.010.0

-

6.356.406.295.16.24.24.79.29.410.08.33.35.00.05.05.52.57.46.63.32.52.53.82.55.05.1

10.08.50.31.87.55.02.510.0

-10.010.0

-

6.316.376.255.16.24.24.79.09.410.07.53.35.00.05.05.72.57.77.03.32.52.53.82.55.05.010.08.00.31.87.55.02.510.0

-10.010.010.0

6.176.326.025.15.74.65.08.69.49.07.53.30.05.05.05.92.58.07.21.52.52.50.00.02.55.210.04.80.01.57.57.55.010.0

-10.010.010.0

6.166.306.015.25.84.75.08.69.49.07.53.30.05.05.05.72.58.06.61.52.52.50.00.02.55.910.09.40.01.87.57.55.09.37.010.010.010.0

6.196.425.974.95.44.44.98.69.49.07.53.30.05.05.05.92.58.66.61.52.52.50.00.02.55.810.09.20.01.87.57.55.09.37.010.010.010.0

370

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

7.6

8.5

9.0

4.0

9.0

 

3.1

2.5

2.8

3.3

4.2

3.3

3.8

9.0

2.4

3.2

 

9.0

9.9

7.3

9.0

10.0

 

6.7

8.4

4.8

10.0

3.5

 

5.2

5.0

6.5

4.2

2.6

-

-

-

 

4.0

7.3

0.1

4.6

 

0.0

-

-

0.0

 

-

-

-

-

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

3.1

0.0

10.0

1.3

1.0

-

-

-

 

0.0

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

117/162162/162

4.25

2.176.34

RANKING 160/162MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAYEMEN, REPUBLIC OF

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

371

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of Law

Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and Safety

HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovement

Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious Freedom

Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and Information

Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

5.43 4.71 4.78 4.81 4.63 4.254.20

90

114

138

162

146

153 152155 155

158 160

YEMEN, REPUBLIC OF | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

5.436.124.734.0

---

6.88.15.66.73.35.00.05.05.85.8

--

5.67.55.07.14.24.25.45.89.61.01.8

10.06.73.30.0

-0.00.0

-

4.716.193.234.0

---

4.97.72.54.61.70.05.00.0

----------

3.00.09.21.01.8---

1.3-

2.50.0

-

4.786.173.383.3

---

4.37.41.04.61.70.05.00.0

----------

5.910.09.61.72.3

---

1.3-

2.50.0

-

4.816.333.303.3

---

4.67.31.94.61.70.05.00.0

----------

6.210.010.02.02.8

---

0.0-

0.00.00.0

4.636.742.523.3

---

4.07.30.04.60.0

--

0.0----------

4.22.410.02.02.3

---

0.0-

0.00.00.0

4.206.072.343.2

---

4.07.30.04.60.0

--

0.0----------

3.20.010.01.31.5---

0.0-

0.00.00.0

4.256.342.172.6

---

4.07.30.14.60.0

--

0.0----------

3.10.010.01.31.0---

0.0-

0.00.00.0

372

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 10

6.1

4.8

10.0

4.0

5.5

 

5.3

4.0

3.8

5.6

8.3

6.7

3.5

5.9

4.5

5.7

 

8.3

8.1

8.6

6.4

10.0

 

7.0

5.3

3.9

10.0

8.7

 

6.4

7.5

5.5

6.2

4.1

3.3

4.9

4.2

 

8.3

7.9

9.5

7.5

 

5.0

0.0

10.0

5.0

 

7.3

-

8.3

6.3

 

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

6.8

10.0

9.4

3.7

4.0

-

-

-

 

4.2

10.0

2.5

0.0

-

97/162123/162

6.31

6.016.61

RANKING 116/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAZAMBIA

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

373

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520145

6

7

8

6.65 6.62 6.72 6.99 6.88 6.33 6.43 6.316.70

60

94

128

162

95 96 95

7580

100

117 113 116

ZAMBIA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

6.657.156.154.44.84.63.78.27.9

10.06.78.35.010.010.07.75.810.07.34.35.05.04.22.94.27.2

10.010.03.33.86.76.710.02.5

-0.05.0

-

6.627.136.114.44.84.63.78.17.6

10.06.78.310.05.010.07.65.89.47.44.35.05.04.22.94.27.3

10.010.03.73.86.76.710.02.5

-0.05.0

-

6.727.356.094.44.84.63.78.17.6

10.06.78.35.010.010.07.25.89.06.84.35.05.04.22.94.27.3

10.010.03.74.36.76.710.02.5

-0.05.0

-

6.997.346.644.44.84.63.78.97.6

10.09.26.710.05.05.07.77.59.36.37.87.57.57.56.310.07.2

10.010.03.74.57.57.57.53.8

-2.55.0

-

6.887.196.584.13.94.73.58.97.6

10.09.26.710.05.05.07.97.59.07.37.87.57.57.56.310.07.3

10.010.04.34.07.57.57.53.8

-2.55.0

-

6.706.956.444.13.94.73.58.27.79.57.56.710.05.05.07.77.59.16.78.37.57.57.56.310.07.2

10.010.04.04.07.57.57.53.8

-2.55.0

-

6.336.995.674.03.44.73.88.37.99.57.55.00.010.05.07.7-

8.66.8

------

6.910.010.04.03.8

---

1.3-

2.50.0

-

6.436.746.134.23.55.04.28.37.99.57.55.00.010.05.07.9-

8.96.8

------

7.010.010.03.74.3

---

4.210.02.50.0

-

6.316.616.014.13.34.94.28.37.99.57.55.00.010.05.07.3-

8.36.3

------

6.810.09.43.74.0

---

4.210.02.50.0

-

374

Rule of Law

Procedural Justice

Civil Justice

Criminal Justice

Security and Safety

Homicide

Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism

Women Security, Safety

Movement

Freedom of Domestic Movement

Freedom of Foreign Movement

Women’s Freedom of Movement

Religious Freedom

Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.

Harassment and Physical Hostilities

Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Assoc., Assembly and Civil Society

Freedom of Association

Assembly and Demonstration

Est. & Operate Political Parties

Est. & Operate Professional Org.

Est. & Operate Edu., Sports & Cultural

Expression and Information

Press Killed

Press Jailed

Laws and Reg. That Influence Media

Political Pressure, Control Media

Access to Cable and Satellite

Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.

State Control over Internet Access

Identity and Relationships

Legal Gender

Parental Rights

Same-Sex Relationships

Divorce

Size of Government

Government Consumption

Transfers and Subsidies

Government Enterprises

Top Marginal Tax Rate

Legal System and Prop. Rights

Judicial Independence

Impartial Courts

Protection of Property Rights

Military Interference

Integrity of the Legal System

Legal Enforcement of Contracts

Regulatory Restrictions

Reliability of Police

Business Cost of Crime

Sound Money

Money Growth

Standard Deviation of Inflation

Inflation: Most Recent Year

Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency

Freedom to Trade Int’l

Tari�s

Regulatory Trade Barriers

Black-Market Exchange Rates

Movement of Capital and People

Regulation

Credit Market Regulations

Labor Market Regulations

Business Regulations

ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Score 0―10

Ranking Ranking

0.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

0 2 4 6 8 100.00 1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00

6.1

4.6

10.0

6.0

4.0

 

3.8

3.3

3.3

2.6

3.3

5.0

2.4

6.8

4.1

5.7

 

8.3

9.4

9.1

9.7

5.0

 

5.6

4.8

3.3

10.0

4.1

 

6.5

9.1

6.1

4.4

3.5

2.4

4.3

3.8

 

7.6

7.3

8.0

7.5

 

5.0

0.0

5.0

10.0

 

6.4

2.5

9.3

7.5

 

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

 

6.7

10.0

10.0

2.0

3.8

-

-

7.5

 

3.3

0.0

5.0

5.0

-

127/162148/162

5.62

5.176.06

RANKING 143/162SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAZIMBABWE

HUMAN FREEDOM

PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM

375

HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM

Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal JusticeSecurity and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen Security, SafetyMovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of MovementReligious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory RestrictionsAssoc., Assembly and Civil SocietyFreedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting and Cultural Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access

Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderParental RightsSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce

Human Freedom Ranking over Time

201120092008 2010 2012 2013 2015 20162014

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 20162008 2014

Human Freedom Score over TimeWorld Avg. Regional Avg.

2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 2016201520143

4

5

6

8

7

4.94 4.93 4.91 5.05 5.08 5.35 5.47 5.58 5.62

90

114

138

162

140 141

153148 147 146 145

142 143

ZIMBABWE | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

4.944.555.323.72.74.04.37.48.06.28.21.70.00.05.08.28.38.77.64.45.05.02.52.57.1

6.010.010.00.32.06.73.310.05.0

-5.05.0

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4.934.505.363.72.74.04.37.58.06.38.21.70.00.05.08.38.39.07.74.45.05.02.52.57.16.210.010.01.02.56.73.310.05.0

-5.05.0

-

4.914.465.363.72.74.04.37.58.06.58.21.70.00.05.08.08.38.57.34.45.05.02.52.57.16.310.010.01.72.86.73.310.05.0

-5.05.0

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5.054.935.173.72.74.04.37.47.37.57.51.70.00.05.06.73.88.97.63.85.05.02.52.53.86.710.010.01.72.87.57.57.55.0

-5.05.0

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5.085.065.113.32.24.03.67.47.37.57.51.70.00.05.07.13.89.38.13.85.05.02.52.53.86.810.010.01.73.57.57.57.55.0

-5.05.0

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5.355.305.403.32.24.03.67.67.37.97.53.30.00.010.07.03.89.67.64.65.05.02.52.53.86.910.010.02.03.87.57.57.55.0

-5.05.0

-

5.475.635.313.42.04.53.67.67.38.07.55.00.05.010.06.32.58.67.82.52.52.52.52.52.56.810.010.02.34.3

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7.55.0

-5.05.0

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5.586.015.163.52.24.63.67.67.38.07.55.00.05.010.06.42.59.47.32.52.52.52.52.52.56.710.010.02.03.8

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7.53.30.05.05.0

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5.626.065.173.52.44.33.87.67.38.07.55.00.05.010.06.42.59.37.52.52.52.52.52.52.56.710.010.02.03.8

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7.53.30.05.05.0

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