Finland has the highest state of freedom globally, supported by its robust political rights, strong multiparty system, and independent judiciary.
Today, 53 countries are considered more free than the U.S. as the erosion of its democratic institutions have contributed to its declining score.
The Gaza Strip, South Sudan, and the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine have among the lowest scores of freedom worldwide across an analysis of 195 countries and 13 territories by Freedom House.
In 2024, 60 countries saw their freedom decline in a historic election year.
Strikingly, 40% of countries and territories that held elections experienced targeted attacks on candidates amid heightened instability. Yet bright spots were seen in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Syria, driven by political reform.
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