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Download the Freedom in the World dataset. Freedom House rates people’s access to political rights and civil liberties in 210 countries and territories through its annual Freedom in the World report.
The Freedom in the World report is composed of numerical ratings and supporting descriptive texts for 195 countries and 15 territories. External analysts assess 210 countries and territories, using a combination of on-the-ground research, consultations with local contacts, and information from news articles, nongovernmental organizations ...
Freedom in the World is a yearly survey and report by the U.S.-based non-governmental organization Freedom House that measures the degree of civil liberties and political rights in every nation and significant related and disputed territories around the world.
Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people. Tracking Democracy and Freedom Around the World Explore Our Interactive Map
Mar 21, 2024 · Dataset Description: Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom and democracy around the world. They analyze the challenges to freedom, advocate for greater political rights and civil liberties, and support frontline activists to defend human rights and promote democratic change.
May 16, 2024 · Based on the estimates and rating by Freedom House (2024). It captures the extent of free and fair elections, political pluralism and participation, and a functioning government. Lower ratings indicate more rights.
Jun 3, 2024 · Measure of political rights and civil liberties. Collected since the 1970s by Freedom House, an American research institute, the index evaluates countries according to a wide range of criteria relating to democratic performance and the functioning of government.
May 16, 2024 · Civil liberties score. The variable identifies the fine-grained extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Higher scores indicate more liberties. Freedom House (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
May 23, 2024 · In 2023, Iceland was the worldwide leader in terms of internet freedom. The country ranked first with 94 index points in the Freedom House Index, where each country received a numerical score...
Mar 21, 2023 · According to the Freedom House Freedom Index 2023, the share of countries ranked as free worldwide in 2022 was 43 percent, with 28 percent ranked as partly free and 29 percent as not free.
