Freedom is one of the most important markers of quality of life in a country. In addition to making life easier for citizens, freedom also recognizes an individual’s dignity and inherent value.
Human Freedom Index
It is difficult to objectively judge the level of freedom in a country. Thankfully, the World Population Review put together the Human Freedom Index, which helps us to measure the level of freedom in 165 countries. Here’s what they had to say.
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10. Luxembourg
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.80
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9. Sweden
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.83
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8. Australia
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.84
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7. Canada
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.85
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6. Finland
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.85
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5. Ireland
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.90
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4. Estonia
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.91
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3. Denmark
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.98
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2. New Zealand
Human Freedom Index Score: 9.01
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1. Switzerland
Human Freedom Index Score: 9.11
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Notable Mentions
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14. United Kingdom
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.75
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14. United States
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.73
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16. Japan
Human Freedom Index Score: 8.73
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165. Syria
Human Freedom Index Score: 3.66
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164. Venezuela
Human Freedom Index Score: 4.03
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160. Iran
Human Freedom Index Score: 4.53
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150. China
Human Freedom Index Score: 5.57
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126. Russia
Human Freedom Index Score: 4.03
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98. Ukraine
Human Freedom Index Score: 6.86
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