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Freedom in the World 2026

Netherlands

Free
97
100
PR Political Rights 39 40
CL Civil Liberties 58 60
Last Year's Score & Status
97 100 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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Country Facts

  • Population

    17,700,000

  • Global Freedom Score

    97 100 free

  • Internet Freedom Score

    84 100 free