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Global Freedom Status
2019 was the 14th consecutive year of decline in global freedom.
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Global freedom statuses are calculated on a weighted scale.
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Change in Freedom Score
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Internet Freedom Status
In 2020, 26 of 65 countries assessed experienced a deterioration in internet freedom.
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Score: 0-39
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Score: 40-69
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Score: 70-100
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Change in Freedom Score
From 2018 to 2019
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In 2019, a record low 10 of 29 countries were classified as democracies.
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34-50
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Change in Democracy Status
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