Freedom in the World 2015
New Release: Freedom in the World 2015, the latest edition of its annual report on political rights and civil liberties in 195 countries around the globe.
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Freedom in the World 2015
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Asia-Pacific
Countries & Territories: 45
4 billion people
38% free
Press:
5% free
Democratic Governance
Freedom of Association
Human Rights Defense

Percent computed by population. Population source data.

Europe
Countries & Territories: 44
616 million people
86% free
Press:
66% free
Democratic Governance
Elections
Human Rights Defense

Percent computed by population. Population source data.

Middle East and North Africa
Countries & Territories: 21
410 million people
5% free
Press:
2% free
Freedom of Expression
Media Freedom
Women's Rights

Percent computed by population. Population source data.

Sub-Saharan Africa
Countries & Territories: 50
957 million people
12% free
Press:
3% free
Elections
Human Rights Defense
Rule of Law

Percent computed by population. Population source data.

Americas
Countries & Territories: 36
966 million people
71% free
Press:
38% free
Civil Society
Human Rights Defense
Rule of Law

Percent computed by population. Population source data.

Eurasia
Countries & Territories: 17
285 million people
0% free
Press:
0% free
Democratic Governance
Human Rights Defense
Rule of Law

Percent computed by population. Population source data.

Freedom House’s Newest Report.

Freedom in the World 2015

New Release: Freedom in the World 2015, the latest edition of its annual report on political rights and civil liberties in 195 countries around the globe.

  • Of the 195 countries assessed, 89 (46 percent) were rated Free, 55 (28 percent) Partly Free, and 51 (26 percent) Not Free.
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  • All but one region had more countries with declines than with gains. Asia-Pacific had an even split.

News & Updates

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Russian Opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov Killed in Moscow

February 27, 2015

Following the murder of Boris Nemtsov, a prominent opposition leader in Russia, Freedom House issued the following statement. 

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Freedom House Supports “End Modern Slavery” Bill

February 24, 2015

Freedom House urgest the swift passage of the "End Modern Slavery Initiative” bill introduced in the U.S. Senate. 

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Belarus Extends Jail Term of a Political Prisoner

February 27, 2015

After Belarusian political prisoner Mikalai Dziadok received another year in jail for “malicious repeat violations of prison rules,” Freedom House issued the following statement.

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Lesotho’s Early Elections Test Its Democracy

February 27, 2015

Freedom House issued the following statement in anticipation of Saturday’s elections in Lesotho. 

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