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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

#CountryHuman Freedom Index
1Switzerland9.11
2New Zealand9.01
3Denmark8.98
4Estonia8.91
5Ireland8.9
6Canada8.85
7Finland8.85
8Australia8.84
9Sweden8.83
10Luxembourg8.8
11Netherlands8.78
12Iceland8.77
13Norway8.76
14United Kingdom8.75
15Germany8.73
16Japan8.73
17United States of America8.73
18Portugal8.69
19Lithuania8.68
20Taiwan8.68
21Austria8.67
22Latvia8.67
23Belgium8.61
24Czech Republic8.61
25Spain8.56
26Italy8.49
27Malta8.45
28Chile8.44
29Cyprus8.42
30Hong Kong8.41
31South Korea8.39
32Slovenia8.37
33Uruguay8.36
34France8.34
35Romania8.33
36Costa Rica8.25
37The Bahamas8.22
38Slovakia8.21
39Armenia8.2
40Georgia8.2
41Croatia8.16
42Albania8.14
43Panama8.12
44Bulgaria8.08
45Mauritius8.07
46Mongolia8
47Singapore7.98
48Poland7.96
49Peru7.93
50Barbados7.92
51Jamaica7.91
52Botswana7.9
53Dominican Republic7.88
54Montenegro7.88
55Greece7.86
56Seychelles7.84
57Republic of Macedonia7.75
58Hungary7.73
59Trinidad and Tobago7.7
60Moldova7.68
61Israel7.66
62Belize7.64
63Suriname7.64
64Guatemala7.63
65Namibia7.56
66Bosnia and Herzegovina7.54
67Paraguay7.54
68Serbia7.54
69Ghana7.49
70Guyana7.49
71Ecuador7.43
72El Salvador7.39
73Argentina7.38
74Fiji7.36
75Benin7.32
76South Africa7.3
77Brazil7.22
78East Timor7.22
79Haiti7.21
80Kyrgyzstan7.18
81Malaysia7.17
82Papua New Guinea7.17
83Nepal7.12
84Indonesia7.1
85Honduras7.09
86Senegal7.07
87Madagascar7.02
88Colombia7.01
89Lesotho7.01
90Malawi6.99
91Bolivia6.94
92Mexico6.92
93Jordan6.91
94Ivory Coast6.9
95Thailand6.89
96The Gambia6.88
97Bhutan6.86
98Ukraine6.86
99Burkina Faso6.85
100Philippines6.83
101Zambia6.82
102Liberia6.81
103Gabon6.8
104Mozambique6.8
105Guinea-Bissau6.77
106Kazakhstan6.77
107Lebanon6.76
108Belarus6.73
109Kenya6.73
110Sierra Leone6.7
111Sri Lanka6.58
112Togo6.5
113Tanzania6.48
114Cambodia6.47
115Brunei6.46
116Tunisia6.46
117Niger6.41
118India6.39
119Rwanda6.36
120Kuwait6.34
121Uganda6.32
122Nigeria6.28
123Mali6.25
124Nicaragua6.24
125Russia6.23
126Azerbaijan6.16
127Qatar6.15
128Angola6.09
129Comoros6.07
130United Arab Emirates6.06
131Ethiopia5.95
132Oman5.92
133Morocco5.9
134Vietnam5.9
135Laos5.85
136Djibouti5.84
137Guinea5.82
138Turkey5.79
139Eswatini5.79
140Myanmar5.78
141Bangladesh5.75
142Bahrain5.73
143Mauritania5.73
144Cameroon5.63
145Pakistan5.63
146Central African Republic5.62
147Democratic Republic of the Congo5.62
148Zimbabwe5.6
149Chad5.57
150People's Republic of China5.57
151Republic of the Congo5.55
152Tajikistan5.52
153Algeria5.26
154Saudi Arabia5.12
155Libya5.05
156Burundi5.02
157Iraq5.02
158Somalia4.93
159Iran4.53
160Egypt4.49
161Sudan4.48
162Yemen4.08
163Venezuela4.03
164Syria3.66

Human Freedom Index by Country

Albania

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Algeria

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Angola

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#128

Argentina

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#73

Armenia

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#39

Australia

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Ranked in the World

#8

Austria

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#21

Azerbaijan

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#126

Bahrain

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Ranked in the World

#142

Bangladesh

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#141

Barbados

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Ranked in the World

#50

Belarus

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Ranked in the World

#108

Belgium

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#23

Belize

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Ranked in the World

#62

Benin

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Ranked in the World

#75

Bhutan

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Ranked in the World

#97

Bolivia

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Ranked in the World

#91

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Ranked in the World

#66

Botswana

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#52

Brazil

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#77

Brunei

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#115

Bulgaria

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#44

Burkina Faso

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#99

Burundi

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Ranked in the World

#156

Cambodia

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#114

Cameroon

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Ranked in the World

#144

Canada

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#6

Central African Republic

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Ranked in the World

#146

Chad

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#149

Chile

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#28

Colombia

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Ranked in the World

#88

Comoros

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#129

Costa Rica

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#36

Croatia

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#41

Cyprus

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#29

Czech Republic

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#24

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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#147

Denmark

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#3

Djibouti

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#136

Dominican Republic

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#53

East Timor

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Ranked in the World

#78

Ecuador

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Ranked in the World

#71

Egypt

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Ranked in the World

#160

El Salvador

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Ranked in the World

#72

Estonia

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#4

Eswatini

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Ranked in the World

#138

Ethiopia

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#131

Fiji

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#74

Finland

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#7

France

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#34

Gabon

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Ranked in the World

#103

Georgia

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#40

Germany

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#15

Ghana

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#69

Greece

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#55

Guatemala

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Ranked in the World

#64

Guinea

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#137

Guinea-Bissau

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Ranked in the World

#105

Guyana

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#70

Haiti

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#79

Honduras

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#85

Hong Kong

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#30

Hungary

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#58

Iceland

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#12

India

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#118

Indonesia

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#84

Iran

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Ranked in the World

#159

Iraq

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#157

Ireland

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#5

Israel

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#61

Italy

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#26

Ivory Coast

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#94

Jamaica

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#51

Japan

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#16

Jordan

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#93

Kazakhstan

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#106

Kenya

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#109

Kuwait

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#120

Kyrgyzstan

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#80

Laos

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#135

Latvia

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#22

Lebanon

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#107

Lesotho

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Ranked in the World

#89

Liberia

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#102

Libya

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#155

Lithuania

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#19

Luxembourg

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#10

Madagascar

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Ranked in the World

#87

Malawi

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#90

Malaysia

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#81

Mali

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#123

Malta

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#27

Mauritania

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#143

Mauritius

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#45

Mexico

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#92

Moldova

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#60

Mongolia

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#46

Montenegro

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#54

Morocco

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#133

Mozambique

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#104

Myanmar

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#140

Namibia

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#65

Nepal

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#83

Netherlands

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#11

New Zealand

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#2

Nicaragua

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#124

Niger

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#117

Nigeria

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#122

Norway

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#13

Oman

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#132

Pakistan

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#145

Panama

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#43

Papua New Guinea

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#82

Paraguay

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#67

People's Republic of China

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Ranked in the World

#150

Peru

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#49

Philippines

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#100

Poland

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#48

Portugal

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#18

Qatar

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#127

Republic of Macedonia

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#57

Republic of the Congo

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Ranked in the World

#151

Romania

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#35

Russia

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#125

Rwanda

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#119

Saudi Arabia

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#154

Senegal

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#86

Serbia

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#68

Seychelles

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#56

Sierra Leone

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#110

Singapore

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#47

Slovakia

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#38

Slovenia

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#32

Somalia

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#158

South Africa

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#76

South Korea

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#31

Spain

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#25

Sri Lanka

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#111

Sudan

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#161

Suriname

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#63

Sweden

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#9

Switzerland

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#1

Syria

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#164

Taiwan

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#20

Tajikistan

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#152

Tanzania

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#113

Thailand

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#95

The Bahamas

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#37

The Gambia

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#96

Togo

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#112

Trinidad and Tobago

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#59

Tunisia

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#116

Turkey

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#139

Uganda

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#121

Ukraine

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#98

United Arab Emirates

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#130

United Kingdom

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#14

United States of America

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#17

Uruguay

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#33

Venezuela

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Ranked in the World

#163

Vietnam

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Ranked in the World

#134

Yemen

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Ranked in the World

#162

Zambia

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Ranked in the World

#101

Zimbabwe

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Ranked in the World

#148