People who live in freer societies earn more money, live longer lives and enjoy higher levels of happiness.
human freedom index
February 4, 2022
9:01AM
In the vast South Asia region, only Bhutan escaped growing repression since 2019.
January 30, 2020
12:04PM
The Modi government has significantly diminished the level of personal freedom in the country.
January 2, 2020
8:15AM
The index spotlights fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, religion, association and assembly.
December 9, 2019
3:19PM
There’s no need to wait for EU membership to increase the level of freedom in these countries.
October 24, 2019
12:28PM
Appeasing Beijing can come with financial and reputational costs.