Eurasia
Most countries in Eurasia rank at or near the bottom of Freedom House’s ratings for political rights and civil liberties. While a few—such as Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine—have struggled to democratize and pursue European integration in recent years, they face strong resistance from Russia and antidemocratic elements within their borders. Freedom House’s programs in the region support courageous activists in their struggle to strengthen basic human rights, provide independent news and analysis, and combat grave violations of the rule of law. A summary of our work in the region can be found here.
Asterisks in the country list below indicate a territory rather than a country.
Countries & Territories: 18
288 million people
0% free
Press:
0% free
Percent computed by population. Population source data.
3.3 million people
Internet:
Partly Free
Press:
Not Free
Status
Partly Free
Scores Overview
4.5 (least free)
Freedom Rating
32
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
Internet Freedom
9.3 million people
Internet:
Partly Free
Press:
Not Free
Status
Not Free
Scores Overview
6.5 (least free)
Freedom Rating
58
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
Internet Freedom
9.5 million people
Internet:
Not Free
Press:
Not Free
Status
Not Free
Scores Overview
6.0 (least free)
Freedom Rating
64
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
Internet Freedom
4.5 million people
Internet:
Free
Press:
Partly Free
Status
Partly Free
Scores Overview
3.0 (least free)
Freedom Rating
24
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
Internet Freedom
17 million people
Internet:
Not Free
Press:
Not Free
Status
Not Free
Scores Overview
6.0 (least free)
Freedom Rating
62
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
Internet Freedom
5.7 million people
Internet:
Partly Free
Press:
Not Free
Status
Partly Free
Scores Overview
5.0 (least free)
Freedom Rating
37
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
Internet Freedom
4.1 million people
Press:
Partly Free
Status
Partly Free
Scores Overview
3.0 (least free)
Freedom Rating
143 million people
Internet:
Not Free
Press:
Not Free
Status
Not Free
Scores Overview
6.5 (least free)
Freedom Rating
66
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
Internet Freedom
7.1 million people
Press:
Not Free
Status
Not Free
Scores Overview
6.5 (least free)
Freedom Rating
5.2 million people
Press:
Not Free
Status
Not Free
Scores Overview
7.0 (least free)
Freedom Rating
46 million people
Internet:
Partly Free
Press:
Partly Free
Status
Partly Free
Scores Overview
3.0 (least free)
Freedom Rating
45
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
Internet Freedom
30 million people
Internet:
Not Free
Press:
Not Free
Status
Not Free
Scores Overview
7.0 (least free)
Freedom Rating
77
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
(0 = Best, 100 = Worst)
Internet Freedom