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Freedom House

Explore country assessments and published methods for comparing political rights, civil liberties and internet freedom.

SOURCE

freedomhouse.org

LAST CHECKED

2026-10-29

ACCESS

Public reports are free to read. Freedom in the World data is free for personal, academic and nonprofit use; commercial use requires prior permission and agreement. Check each dataset's terms.

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Comparing country narratives and rights indicators while consulting each project's methods and annual coverage.

What to know before using it

Scores are expert judgments within a defined framework, rather than direct population measurements. Projects differ in coverage and reporting periods. Check methodological changes before comparing years, separate research from recommendations and consider funding disclosures. Last reviewed 2026-10-29; see the stated review scope.

Freedom House is a U.S. nonprofit combining democracy research, policy advocacy and support for human rights defenders. Freedom in the World provides global country and territory assessments; other projects cover selected places or subjects, including internet freedom.

Evidence and transparency: Freedom in the World uses analyst assessments, source research and expert review to produce scores and explanatory narratives within a liberal-democratic rights framework. Public audited statements disclose government grants alongside private support; tax filings provide governance information.

Review scope: Last reviewed 2026-10-29: public-source desk review of official identity, geography, subject scope, available methods, access and institutional disclosures. Field operations, every finding and restricted services were not independently audited. Inclusion identifies a source to assess; it does not imply H/S endorses every position, appeal or finding.

Sources: Research and data terms; Methodology; Financial disclosures.

Our review covers the source as checked on the stated date. Availability, pricing, and third-party policies may change. Verify important claims with original evidence.