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Global Freedom Status

2021 was the 16th consecutive year of decline in global freedom.
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Global freedom statuses are calculated on a weighted scale. See the methodology.
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Change in Freedom Score

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Internet Freedom Status

In 2021, 30 of 70 countries assessed experienced a deterioration in internet freedom.
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Democracy Status

In 2020, a record low 10 of 29 countries were classified as democracies.
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Change in Democracy Status

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