Freest Countries 2023

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Interactive Map Introduction Human Freedom Index Ranking Human Freedom Index by Country Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Central African Republic Chad Chile Colombia Comoros Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Djibouti Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Gabon Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Moldova Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay People's Republic of China Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic of Macedonia Republic of the Congo Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Bahamas The Gambia Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

Introduction

The Human Freedom Index (HFI) measures the freedom enjoyed by individuals in countries around the world. The freest countries in the world are therefore those with the highest HFI scores. The ten freest countries in the world, based on their human freedom index scores, are Switzerland, New Zealand, Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Canada, Finland, Australia, Sweden, and Luxembourg.

Switzerland tops the list of freest countries with an HFI score of 9.11. Switzerland is renowned for its political stability, economic prosperity, and social welfare programs. Switzerland has a market-oriented economy that is highly diversified and enjoys a high degree of economic freedom. The Swiss have a reputation for respecting individual rights and freedoms, which is reflected in their high HFI score.

New Zealand, with an HFI score of 9.01, is the second freest country in the world. The country has a long history of promoting individual rights and freedoms, and it is known for its progressive social policies. New Zealand is a stable and prosperous country with a market-oriented economy that is highly diversified. The country also has a high degree of political freedom, and it is well known for its democratic governance.

Denmark is the third freest country in the world with an HFI score of 8.98. The country has a strong social welfare system that provides healthcare, education, and other benefits to its citizens. Denmark is also known for its progressive social policies, and it is a leader in promoting gender equality and LGBT rights. The country has a market-oriented economy that is highly diversified, and it is a member of the European Union.

Estonia is the fourth freest country in the world with an HFI score of 8.91. The country has a market-oriented economy that is highly diversified and enjoys a high degree of economic freedom. Estonia is known for its e-government services, and it is one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world. The country also has a high degree of political freedom, and it is a member of the European Union. Estonia has made significant progress in recent years in promoting individual rights and freedoms, and it is a model for other countries seeking to improve their HFI scores.

Human Freedom Index Ranking

#	Country	Human Freedom Index
1	Switzerland	9.11
2	New Zealand	9.01
3	Denmark	8.98
4	Estonia	8.91
5	Ireland	8.9
6	Canada	8.85
7	Finland	8.85
8	Australia	8.84
9	Sweden	8.83
10	Luxembourg	8.8
11	Netherlands	8.78
12	Iceland	8.77
13	Norway	8.76
14	United Kingdom	8.75
15	Germany	8.73
16	Japan	8.73
17	United States of America	8.73
18	Portugal	8.69
19	Lithuania	8.68
20	Taiwan	8.68
21	Austria	8.67
22	Latvia	8.67
23	Belgium	8.61
24	Czech Republic	8.61
25	Spain	8.56
26	Italy	8.49
27	Malta	8.45
28	Chile	8.44
29	Cyprus	8.42
30	Hong Kong	8.41
31	South Korea	8.39
32	Slovenia	8.37
33	Uruguay	8.36
34	France	8.34
35	Romania	8.33
36	Costa Rica	8.25
37	The Bahamas	8.22
38	Slovakia	8.21
39	Armenia	8.2
40	Georgia	8.2
41	Croatia	8.16
42	Albania	8.14
43	Panama	8.12
44	Bulgaria	8.08
45	Mauritius	8.07
46	Mongolia	8
47	Singapore	7.98
48	Poland	7.96
49	Peru	7.93
50	Barbados	7.92
51	Jamaica	7.91
52	Botswana	7.9
53	Dominican Republic	7.88
54	Montenegro	7.88
55	Greece	7.86
56	Seychelles	7.84
57	Republic of Macedonia	7.75
58	Hungary	7.73
59	Trinidad and Tobago	7.7
60	Moldova	7.68
61	Israel	7.66
62	Belize	7.64
63	Suriname	7.64
64	Guatemala	7.63
65	Namibia	7.56
66	Bosnia and Herzegovina	7.54
67	Paraguay	7.54
68	Serbia	7.54
69	Ghana	7.49
70	Guyana	7.49
71	Ecuador	7.43
72	El Salvador	7.39
73	Argentina	7.38
74	Fiji	7.36
75	Benin	7.32
76	South Africa	7.3
77	Brazil	7.22
78	East Timor	7.22
79	Haiti	7.21
80	Kyrgyzstan	7.18
81	Malaysia	7.17
82	Papua New Guinea	7.17
83	Nepal	7.12
84	Indonesia	7.1
85	Honduras	7.09
86	Senegal	7.07
87	Madagascar	7.02
88	Colombia	7.01
89	Lesotho	7.01
90	Malawi	6.99
91	Bolivia	6.94
92	Mexico	6.92
93	Jordan	6.91
94	Ivory Coast	6.9
95	Thailand	6.89
96	The Gambia	6.88
97	Bhutan	6.86
98	Ukraine	6.86
99	Burkina Faso	6.85
100	Philippines	6.83
101	Zambia	6.82
102	Liberia	6.81
103	Gabon	6.8
104	Mozambique	6.8
105	Guinea-Bissau	6.77
106	Kazakhstan	6.77
107	Lebanon	6.76
108	Belarus	6.73
109	Kenya	6.73
110	Sierra Leone	6.7
111	Sri Lanka	6.58
112	Togo	6.5
113	Tanzania	6.48
114	Cambodia	6.47
115	Brunei	6.46
116	Tunisia	6.46
117	Niger	6.41
118	India	6.39
119	Rwanda	6.36
120	Kuwait	6.34
121	Uganda	6.32
122	Nigeria	6.28
123	Mali	6.25
124	Nicaragua	6.24
125	Russia	6.23
126	Azerbaijan	6.16
127	Qatar	6.15
128	Angola	6.09
129	Comoros	6.07
130	United Arab Emirates	6.06
131	Ethiopia	5.95
132	Oman	5.92
133	Morocco	5.9
134	Vietnam	5.9
135	Laos	5.85
136	Djibouti	5.84
137	Guinea	5.82
138	Turkey	5.79
139	Eswatini	5.79
140	Myanmar	5.78
141	Bangladesh	5.75
142	Bahrain	5.73
143	Mauritania	5.73
144	Cameroon	5.63
145	Pakistan	5.63
146	Central African Republic	5.62
147	Democratic Republic of the Congo	5.62
148	Zimbabwe	5.6
149	Chad	5.57
150	People's Republic of China	5.57
151	Republic of the Congo	5.55
152	Tajikistan	5.52
153	Algeria	5.26
154	Saudi Arabia	5.12
155	Libya	5.05
156	Burundi	5.02
157	Iraq	5.02
158	Somalia	4.93
159	Iran	4.53
160	Egypt	4.49
161	Sudan	4.48
162	Yemen	4.08
163	Venezuela	4.03
164	Syria	3.66

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