Japan

Free
96
100
PR Political Rights 40 40
CL Civil Liberties 56 60
Last Year's Score & Status
96 100 Free
A country or territory’s Freedom in the World status depends on its aggregate Political Rights score, on a scale of 0–40, and its aggregate Civil Liberties score, on a scale of 0–60. See the methodology.
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The Freedom in the World 2026 report for Japan will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Learn more about Japan here.

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  • Population

    125,100,000
  • Global Freedom Score

    96 100 free
  • Internet Freedom Score

    78 100 free