

Reports

Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people. Our research and analysis frame the policy debate in the United States and abroad on the progress and decline of freedom.
Freedom in the World

Latest Edition
Democracy and pluralism are under assault. Explore the latest edition of Freedom in the World: Leaderless Struggle for Democracy to learn more about the latest global trends.

About the Report
Published since 1973, Freedom in the World is Freedom House’s flagship annual report, assessing the condition of political rights and civil liberties around the world.

Explore Country Data & Narratives
Visit our Countries & Territories page to explore the numerical ratings and supporting country narrative texts for the 195 countries and 15 territories assessed in the Freedom in the World 2020 report.
Freedom on the Net

Latest Edition
Explore the latest edition of Freedom on the Net: The Pandemic's Digital Shadow to learn how the coronavirus pandemic is fueling digital repression worldwide.

About the Report
Freedom on the Net is Freedom House’s annual survey and analysis of internet and digital media freedom around the world.

Explore Country Data & Narratives
Visit our Countries & Territories page to explore the numerical ratings and supporting country texts for the 65 countries assessed in the Freedom on the Net 2020 report.
Nations in Transit

Latest Edition
A growing number of leaders in Central and Eastern Europe have dropped even the pretense of playing by the rules of democracy. Explore the latest edition of Nations in Transit: Dropping the Democratic Facade to learn more.

About the Report
Nations in Transit is the only comprehensive, comparative, and multidimensional study of reform in the former Communist states of Europe and Eurasia.

Explore Country Data & Narratives
Visit our Countries & Territories page to explore the numerical ratings and supporting country texts for the 29 countries and administrative areas assessed in the Nations in Transit 2020 report.

Election Watch for the Digital Age
Election Watch for the Digital Age is a new research initiative investigating the interplay between digital platforms and election integrity — and confirming that the internet can be used to disrupt democracies as surely as it can destabilize dictatorships.
Special Reports & Analysis

US Elections, wins for Beijing’s influence, surveillance revelations (November 2020)
China Media Bulletin