personal freedom economic freedom - cato institute · 2019. 12. 17. · freedom to trade int’l...
TRANSCRIPT
-
56
8.1
7.3
8.0
8.0
6.2
2.5
3.1
4.6
8.3
4.2
4.4
6.6
6.8
6.2
9.3
9.7
9.6
10.0
9.0
7.7
10.0
6.7
9.7
6.9
6.7
7.5
5.1
9.6
8.3
7.8
Size of GovernmentGovernment Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
State Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Prop. Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Costs
Reliability of Police
Business Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 7.6730/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
30
50
70
90’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionAlbania
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore46/162 Ranking 8.01
Rule of LawProcedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Org.
Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
5.3
9.3
10.0
9.2
10.0
8.6
5.8
6.7
4.5
4.7
9.1
10.0
8.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.6
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
10.0
7.5
ScoreRankingALBANIAEASTERN EUROPE 7.8438
56
-
57
4.9
9.6
10.0
9.2
-
7.7
8.8
4.9
9.6
10.0
9.8
-
7.7
8.8
4.9
9.4
10.0
9.4
-
7.6
8.8
4.9
8.9
6.7
9.1
9.0
8.6
8.8
4.5
8.9
6.7
9.3
9.0
8.7
8.8
4.5
8.6
6.7
9.1
9.0
8.7
8.8
5.0
8.6
6.7
9.9
10.0
8.7
8.8
5.2
8.8
6.7
9.2
10.0
8.6
5.8
5.3
8.7
8.3
9.2
10.0
8.6
5.8
5.3
9.3
10.0
9.2
10.0
8.6
5.8
5.7
5.1
4.1
8.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.7
8.7
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
4.7
6.0
-
-
-
-
10.0
7.5
5.7
5.1
4.1
8.9
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
9.6
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
4.7
6.0
-
-
-
-
10.0
7.5
5.7
5.1
4.1
8.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.9
8.9
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
4.7
5.8
-
-
-
-
10.0
7.5
5.7
5.1
4.1
8.1
10.0
8.8
10.0
5.0
5.0
8.8
10.0
8.7
10.0
10.0
8.8
7.5
8.8
10.0
10.0
4.7
5.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
5.0
4.9
3.6
7.8
10.0
8.8
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.8
10.0
9.2
10.0
10.0
8.8
7.5
8.8
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
5.0
4.9
3.6
8.3
10.0
7.5
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.8
9.7
8.9
10.0
10.0
8.8
7.5
8.8
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
5.6
5.0
4.3
8.4
9.9
7.5
5.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
9.7
9.9
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
6.1
4.8
4.6
8.9
10.0
7.5
5.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
9.2
8.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
10.0
7.5
6.7
4.5
4.7
8.6
10.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
9.6
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
10.0
7.5
6.7
4.5
4.7
9.1
10.0
8.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.6
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
10.0
7.5
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Organizations
Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Legal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
7.28
8.07
7.32
8.16
7.37
8.05
7.37
7.67
7.31
7.58
7.39
7.49
7.58
7.79
7.64
7.53
7.64
7.70
7.67
8.01
45 44 46 53 55 53 44 51 45 387.68 7.74 7.71 7.52 7.44 7.44 7.69 7.58 7.67 7.84
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
ALBANIAEASTERN EUROPE
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic Freedom
Personal Freedom
57
-
58
2.7
7.8
0.0
4.5
2.9
4.3
4.3
4.8
4.2
5.0
4.4
6.6
6.1
6.7
7.0
8.5
8.9
5.0
6.9
2.6
0.0
1.6
5.1
5.4
5.7
3.6
4.7
7.3
2.8
5.4
Size of GovernmentGovernment Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
State Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Prop. Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Costs
Reliability of Police
Business Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 4.77159/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
90
114
138
162’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionAlgeria
4
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore146/162 Ranking 5.20
Rule of LawProcedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Org.
Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
3.8
7.8
5.8
4.9
5.0
7.3
0.0
-
-
-
9.5
8.9
5.0
10.0
5.0
2.5
5.0
6.9
3.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
9.5
2.7
4.0
10.0
7.5
7.5
-
0.0
0.0
ScoreRankingALGERIAMIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 4.99155
58
-
59
4.5
8.2
5.0
4.4
4.4
6.7
1.3
4.4
8.2
5.0
4.4
4.4
6.6
1.3
4.4
8.4
5.0
4.4
4.4
6.7
1.3
4.4
8.2
3.3
4.9
3.8
7.4
1.3
4.1
8.1
3.3
5.0
3.8
7.5
1.3
4.1
7.3
5.0
5.2
3.8
7.5
1.3
4.0
7.4
5.0
5.5
5.0
7.4
1.3
3.8
7.7
5.0
5.3
5.0
7.4
1.3
3.8
7.8
6.7
4.9
5.0
7.4
1.3
3.8
7.8
5.8
4.9
5.0
7.3
0.0
-
-
-
9.6
7.5
7.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
1.3
7.8
4.0
5.0
5.0
4.2
4.2
3.8
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.3
10.0
3.3
6.7
-
0.0
2.5
-
-
-
9.7
7.4
7.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
1.3
7.9
4.0
5.0
5.0
4.2
4.2
3.8
10.0
10.0
2.7
3.8
10.0
3.3
6.7
-
0.0
2.5
-
-
-
9.7
8.1
7.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
1.3
7.8
4.1
5.0
5.0
4.2
4.2
3.8
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.3
10.0
3.3
6.7
-
0.0
2.5
-
-
-
9.7
7.4
7.5
5.0
5.0
0.0
3.8
7.4
3.7
5.0
2.5
3.8
3.8
3.8
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.3
10.0
7.5
7.5
-
0.0
2.5
-
-
-
9.4
7.4
7.5
5.0
5.0
0.0
3.8
7.6
3.7
5.0
2.5
3.8
3.8
3.8
10.0
10.0
3.0
4.3
10.0
7.5
7.5
-
0.0
2.5
-
-
-
9.5
7.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.8
7.6
4.2
5.0
2.5
3.8
3.8
3.8
10.0
10.0
3.3
4.5
10.0
7.5
7.5
-
0.0
2.5
-
-
-
9.4
7.7
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.5
4.2
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
9.7
3.0
4.3
10.0
7.5
7.5
-
0.0
2.5
-
-
-
9.5
8.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
6.9
4.1
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.3
10.0
7.5
7.5
-
0.0
2.5
-
-
-
9.5
8.8
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
6.9
3.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.0
10.0
7.5
7.5
-
0.0
2.5
-
-
-
9.5
8.9
5.0
10.0
5.0
2.5
5.0
6.9
3.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
9.5
2.7
4.0
10.0
7.5
7.5
-
0.0
0.0
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Organizations
Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Legal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
5.24
5.35
5.24
5.32
5.13
5.39
5.09
5.21
5.00
5.12
5.17
5.14
5.14
5.25
4.80
5.29
5.03
5.42
4.77
5.20
134 137 149 147 148 150 151 153 153 1555.29 5.28 5.26 5.15 5.06 5.16 5.20 5.04 5.22 4.99
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
ALGERIAMIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic Freedom
Personal Freedom
59
-
60
6.3
8.9
6.0
9.5
3.1
1.4
1.7
3.3
3.3
4.2
2.3
5.5
3.4
4.3
9.4
4.2
3.7
5.0
7.1
3.7
0.0
2.0
6.7
5.4
4.9
6.8
3.0
5.6
3.2
5.7
Size of GovernmentGovernment Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
State Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Prop. Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Costs
Reliability of Police
Business Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 4.83158/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
90
114
138
162’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionAngola
4
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore121/162 Ranking 5.98
Rule of LawProcedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Org.
Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
3.4
8.1
6.7
8.8
4.0
6.5
5.0
-
-
-
8.1
8.9
7.5
5.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
8.9
7.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
2.7
2.5
7.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
0.0
5.0
ScoreRankingANGOLASUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 5.40151
60
-
61
3.6
8.1
3.3
6.9
2.0
7.9
5.0
3.8
8.1
3.3
7.4
2.0
7.8
5.0
3.8
8.4
3.3
6.8
2.0
7.4
5.0
3.7
8.1
3.3
7.0
3.0
6.7
5.0
3.3
8.0
3.3
6.8
3.0
6.7
5.0
3.3
8.0
5.0
6.8
3.0
6.6
5.0
3.4
8.0
5.0
9.5
4.0
6.6
5.0
3.5
8.0
5.0
8.8
4.0
6.5
6.7
3.4
8.4
8.3
8.8
4.0
6.5
6.7
3.4
8.1
6.7
8.8
4.0
6.5
5.0
-
-
-
8.3
8.5
7.5
0.0
0.0
10.0
4.2
8.7
7.9
2.5
2.5
1.3
2.5
1.3
10.0
10.0
4.0
4.5
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
8.3
8.4
7.5
0.0
0.0
10.0
4.2
9.5
8.4
2.5
2.5
1.3
2.5
1.3
10.0
10.0
4.0
4.3
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
8.3
9.5
7.5
0.0
0.0
10.0
4.2
8.8
7.5
2.5
2.5
1.3
2.5
1.3
7.1
10.0
4.0
3.8
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
8.3
8.5
7.5
5.0
0.0
5.0
5.0
8.5
7.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
10.0
10.0
3.7
3.3
7.5
5.0
7.5
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
8.1
8.5
7.5
0.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
8.2
7.3
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
10.0
10.0
3.7
3.0
7.5
5.0
7.5
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
8.1
8.5
7.5
0.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.3
7.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
10.0
10.0
3.7
2.8
7.5
5.0
7.5
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
8.1
8.5
7.5
0.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
9.6
8.8
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
3.7
2.5
7.5
5.0
7.5
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
8.1
8.5
7.5
0.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
8.8
7.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
3.3
2.5
7.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
8.1
9.5
7.5
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.9
7.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
2.7
2.5
7.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
8.1
8.9
7.5
5.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
8.9
7.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
2.7
2.5
7.5
5.0
7.5
10.0
0.0
5.0
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Organizations
Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Legal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
4.59
5.44
5.36
5.53
5.38
5.50
5.27
5.46
5.39
5.32
5.09
5.46
5.02
5.87
5.61
5.97
5.40
6.37
4.83
5.98
139 133 143 143 141 148 147 137 137 1515.02 5.44 5.44 5.37 5.35 5.28 5.44 5.79 5.89 5.40
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
ANGOLASUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic Freedom
Personal Freedom
61
-
62
5.46.36.04.06.9
3.63.04.47.53.33.66.93.74.1
5.06.04.910.0
6.64.910.04.7
6.15.15.7
5.7
4.0
6.5
6.5
5.6
Size of GovernmentGovernment ConsumptionTransfers and SubsidiesGovernment EnterprisesTop Marginal Tax RateState Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial IndependenceImpartial CourtsProtection of Prop. RightsMilitary InterferenceIntegrity of the Legal SystemLegal Enforcement of ContractsRegulatory CostsReliability of PoliceBusiness Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney GrowthStandard Deviation of InflationInflation: Most Recent YearFreedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade BarriersBlack-Market Exchange RatesMovement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market RegulationsLabor Market RegulationsBusiness Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 5.67147/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
60
85
110
135’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionArgentina
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore41/162 Ranking 8.04
Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory Regulatory Costs
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional Org.Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce
5.7
8.8
10.0
7.8
7.5
8.7
10.0
7.15.84.3
8.08.510.0
10.010.010.0
7.59.06.9
7.510.05.07.57.5
10.010.05.75.510.010.010.0
10.010.010.0
ScoreRankingARGENTINALATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN 6.8677
62
-
63
5.3
8.8
10.0
8.9
9.1
8.6
10.0
5.3
8.8
10.0
8.7
9.1
8.6
10.0
5.3
8.8
10.0
9.1
9.1
8.5
10.0
5.3
8.8
10.0
8.8
8.5
8.6
10.0
5.2
8.8
10.0
8.7
8.5
8.6
10.0
5.2
8.8
10.0
8.9
8.5
8.6
10.0
5.3
8.8
10.0
7.9
7.5
8.6
10.0
5.5
9.0
10.0
7.9
7.5
8.6
10.0
5.7
9.0
10.0
7.8
7.5
8.7
10.0
5.7
8.8
10.0
7.8
7.5
8.7
10.0
6.35.44.3
7.09.510.0
10.010.010.0
10.09.47.1
10.010.08.38.88.3
10.010.05.74.810.010.010.0
-10.010.0
6.35.44.3
7.09.510.0
10.010.010.0
10.09.46.7
10.010.08.38.88.3
10.010.05.74.810.010.010.0
-10.010.0
6.35.44.3
7.09.510.0
10.010.010.0
10.09.67.8
10.010.08.38.88.3
9.210.06.04.310.010.010.0
-10.010.0
6.35.44.3
7.09.510.0
10.010.010.0
10.09.47.1
10.010.07.55.010.0
10.010.06.04.510.010.010.0
-10.010.0
6.65.43.7
7.09.510.0
10.010.010.0
10.09.17.1
10.010.07.55.010.0
10.010.05.74.310.010.010.0
-10.010.0
6.65.43.7
7.09.510.0
10.010.010.0
10.09.37.3
10.010.07.55.010.0
10.010.05.34.810.010.010.0
-10.010.0
6.55.53.9
7.09.510.0
10.010.010.0
7.59.07.0
7.510.05.07.57.5
10.010.05.05.010.010.010.0
-10.010.0
6.75.74.3
7.49.510.0
10.010.010.0
7.58.97.2
7.510.05.07.57.5
10.010.05.35.010.010.010.0
10.010.010.0
7.15.84.3
7.69.510.0
10.010.010.0
7.59.06.9
7.510.05.07.57.5
10.010.05.75.510.010.010.0
10.010.010.0
7.15.84.3
8.08.510.0
10.010.010.0
7.59.06.9
7.510.05.07.57.5
10.010.05.75.510.010.010.0
10.010.010.0
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal Justice
HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access
Legal GenderSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce
6.018.19
5.958.18
5.728.20
5.728.13
5.198.10
4.998.11
4.617.92
5.068.03
5.408.10
5.678.04
69 68 77 81 99 106 116 102 85 777.10 7.06 6.96 6.93 6.64 6.55 6.27 6.54 6.75 6.86
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
ARGENTINALATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic FreedomPersonal Freedom
63
-
64
7.2
7.3
8.0
5.0
9.5
4.0
4.2
5.8
5.8
5.0
5.2
9.8
5.8
7.0
8.6
9.5
9.8
10.0
8.6
7.4
10.0
6.8
9.3
6.4
6.9
7.4
5.9
9.5
8.2
7.5
Size of GovernmentGovernment Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
State Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Prop. Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Costs
Reliability of Police
Business Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 7.7027/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
30
50
70
90’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionArmenia
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore72/162 Ranking 7.15
Rule of LawProcedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Org.
Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
4.9
9.1
8.3
6.2
6.5
7.2
8.2
-
-
-
9.0
9.5
8.8
10.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.6
5.1
7.5
7.5
5.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
3.3
4.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.0
10.0
7.5
ScoreRankingARMENIACAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA 7.4254
64
-
65
5.0
9.6
6.7
7.4
-
5.7
8.8
4.9
9.4
6.7
7.4
-
6.7
8.8
4.8
9.6
6.7
7.0
-
6.8
8.8
4.9
9.5
6.7
6.3
7.8
8.1
8.8
4.6
9.5
6.7
6.3
7.8
8.3
8.8
4.7
9.5
6.7
6.3
7.8
8.3
8.8
4.6
9.5
6.7
6.5
6.5
7.2
8.8
4.6
9.5
6.7
6.4
6.5
7.2
8.2
5.0
9.4
8.3
6.2
6.5
7.2
8.2
4.9
9.1
8.3
6.2
6.5
7.2
8.2
-
-
-
8.7
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
-
8.4
6.3
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
6.6
3.0
3.3
-
-
-
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
8.7
9.5
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
-
8.8
6.1
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
3.0
3.8
-
-
-
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.2
9.5
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
-
8.1
6.0
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
3.3
3.8
-
-
-
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.0
9.5
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.3
5.7
5.0
7.5
10.0
6.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
3.0
4.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.1
9.5
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.4
5.4
5.0
7.5
10.0
6.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
3.7
4.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.1
9.5
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
7.9
5.8
5.0
7.5
10.0
6.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
3.7
4.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.0
9.5
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.4
6.0
7.5
7.5
5.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
3.7
4.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.0
9.5
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.6
5.6
7.5
7.5
5.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
3.3
4.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.0
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
8.8
9.3
10.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.6
5.1
7.5
7.5
5.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
3.3
4.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.0
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.0
9.5
8.8
10.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
8.6
5.1
7.5
7.5
5.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
3.3
4.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.0
10.0
7.5
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Organizations
Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Legal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
7.63
7.21
7.54
7.25
7.56
7.25
7.69
7.36
7.73
7.30
7.74
7.32
7.77
7.08
7.67
7.00
7.65
7.23
7.70
7.15
53 53 54 52 52 51 55 57 53 547.42 7.39 7.41 7.53 7.52 7.53 7.43 7.34 7.44 7.42
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
ARMENIACAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic Freedom
Personal Freedom
65
-
66
4.56.810.05.57.9
8.75.78.210.09.26.08.28.66.8
9.09.39.610.0
8.87.510.03.9
9.67.78.0
7.0
7.9
9.5
7.6
8.5
Size of GovernmentGovernment ConsumptionTransfers and SubsidiesGovernment EnterprisesTop Marginal Tax RateState Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial IndependenceImpartial CourtsProtection of Prop. RightsMilitary InterferenceIntegrity of the Legal SystemLegal Enforcement of ContractsRegulatory CostsReliability of PoliceBusiness Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney GrowthStandard Deviation of InflationInflation: Most Recent YearFreedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade BarriersBlack-Market Exchange RatesMovement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market RegulationsLabor Market RegulationsBusiness Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 8.079/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
1
20
40
60’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionAustralia
7
8
9
Personal FreedomScore12/162 Ranking 9.16
Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional Org.Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce
7.8
9.9
10.0
9.1
10.0
9.4
9.0
8.47.57.4
9.710.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.38.9
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.08.07.810.010.010.0
7.010.010.0
ScoreRankingAUSTRALIAOCEANIA 8.625
66
-
67
7.8
9.8
10.0
9.6
10.0
9.4
10.0
7.8
9.8
10.0
9.6
10.0
9.4
10.0
7.8
9.8
10.0
9.2
10.0
9.4
10.0
7.8
9.8
10.0
9.1
9.3
9.5
10.0
7.7
9.8
10.0
9.1
9.3
9.5
10.0
7.7
9.9
10.0
9.3
9.3
9.4
10.0
7.9
9.9
10.0
9.5
10.0
9.4
10.0
7.9
9.9
10.0
9.1
10.0
9.4
9.0
7.8
9.9
10.0
9.1
10.0
9.4
9.0
7.8
9.9
10.0
9.1
10.0
9.4
9.0
8.87.27.2
9.510.09.8
10.010.010.0
10.09.09.7
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.08.07.810.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.87.27.2
9.510.09.8
10.010.010.0
10.09.29.4
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.08.07.810.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.87.27.2
9.610.09.8
10.010.010.0
10.08.98.8
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.08.37.810.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.87.27.2
9.610.09.8
10.010.010.0
10.08.98.5
10.010.010.08.87.5
10.010.08.77.510.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.57.37.3
9.610.09.8
10.010.010.0
10.08.98.5
10.010.010.08.87.5
10.010.08.77.510.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.57.37.3
9.610.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.09.38.4
10.010.010.08.87.5
10.010.08.37.510.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.67.47.7
9.610.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.89.7
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.08.37.510.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.57.77.5
9.610.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.78.8
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.08.07.510.010.010.0
7.010.010.0
8.47.57.4
9.610.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.38.9
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.08.07.810.010.010.0
7.010.010.0
8.47.57.4
9.710.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.38.9
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.08.07.810.010.010.0
7.010.010.0
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal Justice
HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access
Legal GenderSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce
8.189.29
8.089.28
8.129.26
8.119.18
8.069.15
7.959.18
8.059.32
8.039.19
8.079.16
8.079.16
4 4 5 5 6 8 5 5 4 58.73 8.68 8.69 8.64 8.60 8.56 8.69 8.61 8.62 8.62
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
AUSTRALIAOCEANIA
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic FreedomPersonal Freedom
67
-
68
3.83.410.03.57.6
7.75.68.210.010.06.28.18.57.2
8.29.99.610.0
8.28.210.05.9
9.25.67.5
5.7
7.9
9.4
8.1
7.5
Size of GovernmentGovernment ConsumptionTransfers and SubsidiesGovernment EnterprisesTop Marginal Tax RateState Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial IndependenceImpartial CourtsProtection of Prop. RightsMilitary InterferenceIntegrity of the Legal SystemLegal Enforcement of ContractsRegulatory CostsReliability of PoliceBusiness Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney GrowthStandard Deviation of InflationInflation: Most Recent YearFreedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade BarriersBlack-Market Exchange RatesMovement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market RegulationsLabor Market RegulationsBusiness Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 7.7126/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
1
20
40
60’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionAustria
7
8
9
Personal FreedomScore8/162 Ranking 9.25
Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional Org.Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal GenderSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce
8.2
9.9
10.0
7.9
10.0
9.3
10.0
9.07.97.7
9.710.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.15.6
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
10.010.010.0
ScoreRankingAUSTRIAWESTERN EUROPE 8.4813
68
-
69
7.7
9.8
10.0
8.4
8.7
9.3
10.0
7.7
9.8
10.0
8.5
8.7
9.3
10.0
7.7
9.8
10.0
8.3
8.7
9.3
10.0
7.7
9.8
10.0
8.6
10.0
9.3
10.0
8.2
9.8
10.0
8.2
10.0
9.3
10.0
8.2
9.9
10.0
8.5
10.0
9.3
10.0
8.5
9.9
10.0
8.5
10.0
9.3
10.0
8.6
9.9
10.0
8.2
10.0
9.3
10.0
8.2
9.9
10.0
7.9
10.0
9.3
10.0
8.2
9.9
10.0
7.9
10.0
9.3
10.0
8.17.47.5
9.710.09.8
10.010.010.0
10.08.86.4
10.010.010.05.08.3
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.17.47.5
9.89.99.8
10.010.010.0
10.08.76.6
10.010.010.05.08.3
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.17.47.5
9.710.09.8
10.010.010.0
10.08.86.3
10.010.010.05.08.3
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
-10.010.0
8.17.47.5
9.610.09.8
10.010.010.0
10.08.77.1
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
-10.010.0
9.17.58.1
9.610.09.8
10.010.010.0
10.08.46.2
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
-10.010.0
9.17.58.1
9.710.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.09.26.4
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
-10.010.0
9.37.98.2
9.810.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.86.7
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
-10.010.0
9.48.08.3
9.810.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.26.5
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.07.37.810.010.010.0
10.010.010.0
9.07.97.7
9.710.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.15.6
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
10.010.010.0
9.07.97.7
9.710.010.0
10.010.010.0
10.08.15.6
10.010.010.010.010.0
10.010.07.38.010.010.010.0
10.010.010.0
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal Justice
HomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory Restrictions
Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional OrganizationsEst. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press KilledPress JailedLaws and Reg. That Influence MediaPolitical Pressure, Control MediaAccess to Cable and SatelliteFreedom of Access to Frgn. Info.State Control over Internet Access
Legal GenderSame-Sex RelationshipsDivorce
7.829.02
7.779.02
7.739.02
7.759.17
7.729.26
7.739.32
7.789.38
7.749.38
7.699.25
7.719.25
15 14 17 14 12 10 10 11 16 138.42 8.40 8.37 8.46 8.49 8.53 8.58 8.56 8.47 8.48
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
AUSTRIAWESTERN EUROPE
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic FreedomPersonal Freedom
69
-
70
6.9
7.9
0.0
6.5
2.9
5.7
5.9
6.3
5.0
5.8
7.3
9.9
6.2
7.3
9.2
5.8
7.4
5.0
8.0
7.1
10.0
4.1
8.0
6.2
7.5
4.8
5.5
6.8
7.3
7.2
Size of GovernmentGovernment Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
State Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Prop. Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Costs
Reliability of Police
Business Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 6.34116/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
90
114
138
162’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionAzerbaijan
4
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore119/162 Ranking 6.10
Rule of LawProcedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Org.
Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
4.3
9.5
8.3
5.5
3.0
4.0
5.8
-
-
-
9.2
9.2
10.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
2.5
8.4
5.5
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
10.0
0.0
0.3
0.3
10.0
0.0
7.5
0.0
10.0
7.5
ScoreRankingAZERBAIJANCAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA 6.22121
70
-
71
4.4
9.4
6.7
6.5
4.5
6.4
8.8
4.3
9.5
5.0
6.5
4.5
5.7
8.8
4.3
9.5
6.7
6.2
4.5
7.0
8.8
4.3
8.7
5.0
5.3
3.0
5.9
8.8
4.0
8.6
5.0
5.3
3.0
5.1
8.8
4.1
9.1
5.0
5.4
3.0
5.2
8.8
4.1
9.0
5.0
5.1
3.0
4.2
8.8
4.1
9.0
5.0
5.7
3.0
3.8
5.8
4.3
8.8
5.0
5.5
3.0
4.7
5.8
4.3
9.5
8.3
5.5
3.0
4.0
5.8
-
-
-
9.1
9.2
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
3.8
8.7
7.0
2.5
2.5
5.4
3.8
8.3
10.0
4.3
1.7
2.3
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.1
9.5
10.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
3.8
8.4
7.5
2.5
2.5
5.4
3.8
8.3
6.3
3.3
1.7
2.0
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.1
9.5
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
3.8
8.4
6.5
2.5
2.5
5.4
3.8
8.3
10.0
8.9
1.3
2.3
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.1
9.5
7.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
2.5
7.2
6.3
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
6.4
8.9
1.3
2.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.1
9.3
7.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
2.5
7.8
5.6
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
10.0
0.3
1.0
1.8
7.5
7.5
7.5
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.1
9.5
8.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
2.5
7.7
6.1
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
10.0
1.5
0.7
1.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.0
9.2
8.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
2.5
7.3
5.6
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
10.0
0.6
0.3
1.0
10.0
0.0
7.5
-
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.1
9.0
8.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
2.5
8.6
6.0
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
6.5
1.7
0.3
0.5
10.0
0.0
7.5
0.0
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.1
8.5
8.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
2.5
8.4
5.5
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
10.0
4.9
0.3
0.3
10.0
0.0
7.5
0.0
10.0
7.5
-
-
-
9.2
9.2
10.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
2.5
8.4
5.5
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
10.0
0.0
0.3
0.3
10.0
0.0
7.5
0.0
10.0
7.5
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Organizations
Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Legal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
6.15
6.73
6.08
6.50
5.95
6.77
6.11
6.04
6.27
5.86
6.19
6.03
6.37
5.88
6.33
5.61
6.46
5.69
6.34
6.10
103 109 115 124 125 131 128 130 127 1216.44 6.29 6.36 6.07 6.07 6.11 6.12 5.97 6.07 6.22
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
AZERBAIJANCAUCASUS & CENTRAL ASIA
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic Freedom
Personal Freedom
71
-
72
7.0
8.3
7.0
10.0
-
-
5.9
-
10.0
6.7
4.6
6.3
-
-
8.9
9.0
9.7
0.0
3.3
7.4
10.0
5.4
8.6
8.4
7.7
8.1
6.5
6.9
6.5
8.2
Size of GovernmentGovernment Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
State Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Prop. Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Costs
Reliability of Police
Business Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 7.2558/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
30
50
70
90’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionBahamas
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore48/162 Ranking 7.87
Rule of LawProcedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Org.
Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
6.4
6.7
10.0
7.9
-
8.9
10.0
6.9
6.0
6.3
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.4
6.4
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.3
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
ScoreRankingBAHAMASLATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN 7.5648
72
-
73
7.1
7.2
10.0
8.8
-
9.1
10.0
6.6
6.7
10.0
8.6
-
9.1
10.0
6.5
6.7
10.0
7.8
-
9.1
10.0
6.3
6.7
10.0
8.2
-
9.1
10.0
6.1
6.7
10.0
8.1
-
9.2
10.0
6.1
6.6
10.0
8.3
-
9.1
10.0
6.1
6.7
10.0
8.1
-
9.0
10.0
6.6
6.7
10.0
7.8
-
9.0
10.0
6.4
6.7
10.0
7.9
-
8.9
10.0
6.4
6.7
10.0
7.9
-
8.9
10.0
-
-
-
1.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.9
7.6
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
-
-
-
0.2
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.8
7.4
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.4
6.2
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.7
6.8
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.7
6.5
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
-
-
-
0.0
9.7
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.7
6.9
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
8.7
7.8
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.6
6.7
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.8
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
6.9
6.2
6.8
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.4
6.3
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.5
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
6.9
6.0
6.3
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.4
6.4
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.3
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
6.9
6.0
6.3
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.4
6.4
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.3
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Organizations
Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Legal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
7.61
8.32
7.48
8.04
7.39
7.91
7.32
7.92
7.31
7.86
7.34
7.86
7.34
7.84
7.35
7.92
7.33
7.87
7.25
7.87
37 43 48 50 48 46 50 49 50 487.97 7.76 7.65 7.62 7.58 7.6 7.59 7.63 7.6 7.56
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
BAHAMASLATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic Freedom
Personal Freedom
73
-
74
5.0
8.0
10.0
10.0
1.8
6.8
6.2
7.4
5.0
7.5
4.8
8.9
7.8
7.3
10.0
7.8
9.7
10.0
8.3
6.6
10.0
4.8
7.6
7.8
8.0
7.0
5.2
9.4
7.4
7.8
Size of GovernmentGovernment Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
State Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Prop. Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Costs
Reliability of Police
Business Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 7.3550/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
60
85
110
135’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionBahrain
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore126/162 Ranking 5.91
Rule of LawProcedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Org.
Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
5.9
7.4
4.2
7.5
5.0
4.1
5.0
-
-
-
9.8
7.5
5.0
10.0
0.0
2.5
10.0
8.4
4.0
5.0
0.0
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
7.5
7.5
2.5
-
10.0
0.0
ScoreRankingBAHRAINMIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 6.6395
74
-
75
6.2
8.9
8.3
5.9
5.3
6.5
5.0
6.2
8.9
8.3
5.7
5.3
6.5
5.0
6.1
8.5
6.7
5.3
5.3
5.0
5.0
6.0
7.1
6.7
6.5
5.8
3.4
5.0
5.6
7.3
6.7
6.2
5.8
3.4
5.0
5.7
7.3
6.7
6.5
5.8
4.5
5.0
5.8
7.2
6.7
7.5
5.0
4.1
5.0
5.9
7.5
6.7
7.8
5.0
4.1
5.0
5.9
7.7
5.0
7.5
5.0
4.1
5.0
5.9
7.4
4.2
7.5
5.0
4.1
5.0
-
-
-
9.8
9.4
7.5
10.0
10.0
5.0
2.9
9.3
5.6
5.0
5.0
4.2
7.1
5.4
10.0
10.0
2.0
3.3
10.0
6.7
3.3
-
10.0
0.0
-
-
-
9.6
9.5
7.5
10.0
10.0
5.0
2.9
8.7
5.6
5.0
5.0
4.2
7.1
5.4
10.0
10.0
2.0
3.3
10.0
6.7
3.3
-
10.0
0.0
-
-
-
9.6
8.5
7.5
5.0
10.0
5.0
2.9
8.0
5.1
5.0
5.0
4.2
7.1
5.4
10.0
0.0
1.7
3.3
10.0
6.7
3.3
-
10.0
0.0
-
-
-
9.8
6.5
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
7.5
7.4
4.7
5.0
2.5
6.3
7.5
7.5
0.0
2.2
0.7
1.3
10.0
7.5
2.5
-
10.0
0.0
-
-
-
9.9
7.2
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
7.5
7.0
4.1
5.0
2.5
6.3
7.5
7.5
0.0
2.3
0.7
0.8
10.0
7.5
2.5
-
10.0
0.0
-
-
-
9.8
7.2
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
7.5
7.4
4.5
5.0
2.5
6.3
7.5
7.5
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
10.0
7.5
2.5
-
10.0
0.0
-
-
-
9.8
6.9
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
7.5
4.9
5.0
0.0
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
7.5
7.5
2.5
-
10.0
0.0
-
-
-
9.8
7.6
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
8.3
5.0
5.0
0.0
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
7.5
7.5
2.5
-
10.0
0.0
-
-
-
9.8
8.4
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
8.4
4.0
5.0
0.0
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
7.5
7.5
2.5
-
10.0
0.0
-
-
-
9.8
7.5
5.0
10.0
0.0
2.5
10.0
8.4
4.0
5.0
0.0
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
7.5
7.5
2.5
-
10.0
0.0
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Organizations
Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Legal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
7.41
6.88
7.22
6.85
7.26
6.39
7.37
6.00
7.13
5.93
7.14
6.09
7.18
6.07
7.11
6.20
7.24
6.07
7.35
5.91
66 69 89 100 104 103 94 92 94 957.15 7.03 6.83 6.69 6.53 6.62 6.62 6.66 6.65 6.63
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
BAHRAINMIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic Freedom
Personal Freedom
75
-
76
9.4
9.7
7.0
8.0
6.6
3.8
3.5
5.1
4.2
3.3
0.9
2.7
3.9
4.7
9.3
9.8
8.9
0.0
6.3
3.1
10.0
4.4
7.9
7.2
5.0
8.2
3.1
7.0
6.0
6.7
Size of GovernmentGovernment Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
State Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Prop. Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Costs
Reliability of Police
Business Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 6.18123/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
90
114
138
162’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionBangladesh
4
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore142/162 Ranking 5.37
Rule of LawProcedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Org.
Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
3.1
7.0
6.7
5.9
7.0
7.0
1.7
1.5
3.7
3.4
9.1
7.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
7.5
6.1
4.2
5.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
9.8
9.8
3.7
3.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
0.0
5.0
0.0
ScoreRankingBANGLADESHSOUTH ASIA 5.77138
76
-
77
3.5
8.1
6.7
6.1
6.1
8.1
0.0
3.5
8.1
6.7
5.9
6.1
8.4
0.0
3.5
8.1
6.7
5.8
6.1
8.4
0.0
3.5
8.2
6.7
5.9
6.3
8.2
0.0
3.1
8.1
5.0
6.0
6.3
8.1
0.0
3.1
7.3
5.0
5.5
6.3
8.1
0.0
3.4
6.9
5.0
6.9
7.0
7.3
2.5
3.1
7.3
5.0
6.6
7.0
6.9
1.7
3.1
7.0
5.0
5.9
7.0
7.0
1.7
3.1
7.0
6.7
5.9
7.0
7.0
1.7
3.4
3.2
3.8
8.9
8.0
7.5
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
7.5
4.9
7.5
7.5
4.2
7.1
4.2
10.0
9.9
3.3
3.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
0.0
0.0
3.4
3.2
3.8
8.9
8.0
7.5
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
6.9
4.9
7.5
7.5
4.2
7.1
4.2
10.0
10.0
4.0
4.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
0.0
0.0
3.4
3.2
3.8
9.0
8.0
7.5
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
6.1
5.5
7.5
7.5
4.2
7.1
4.2
10.0
9.9
4.3
4.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
0.0
0.0
3.4
3.2
3.8
9.0
8.0
7.5
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
7.0
5.8
7.5
5.0
7.5
5.0
6.3
10.0
10.0
5.0
4.8
7.5
10.0
10.0
-
0.0
0.0
2.6
3.6
2.9
8.9
8.0
7.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.0
6.1
7.5
5.0
7.5
5.0
6.3
9.4
10.0
5.0
4.5
7.5
10.0
10.0
-
0.0
0.0
2.6
3.6
2.9
8.9
8.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
6.1
5.3
7.5
5.0
7.5
5.0
6.3
9.8
9.9
5.0
4.3
7.5
10.0
10.0
-
0.0
0.0
2.9
3.9
3.3
8.9
7.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.5
7.2
6.1
5.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
9.4
9.8
4.7
4.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
-
5.0
0.0
2.0
3.9
3.3
9.0
7.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.5
7.1
5.0
5.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
8.8
9.7
4.0
3.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
0.0
5.0
0.0
1.5
3.7
3.4
9.1
6.9
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.5
6.1
4.2
5.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
10.0
9.9
3.7
3.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
0.0
5.0
0.0
1.5
3.7
3.4
9.1
7.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
7.5
6.1
4.2
5.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
9.8
9.8
3.7
3.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
0.0
5.0
0.0
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Organizations
Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Legal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
6.01
5.60
6.22
5.60
6.21
5.61
6.19
5.62
6.11
5.33
6.28
5.06
6.21
5.44
6.21
5.30
6.19
5.20
6.18
5.37
122 122 131 131 134 138 136 138 139 1385.80 5.91 5.91 5.90 5.72 5.67 5.83 5.75 5.70 5.77
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
BANGLADESHSOUTH ASIA
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic Freedom
Personal Freedom
77
-
78
7.7
5.9
6.0
5.0
6.7
6.4
6.7
6.5
8.9
-
3.8
6.6
-
4.9
6.4
9.1
9.1
0.0
7.1
5.3
10.0
5.4
6.3
8.1
6.5
6.3
5.9
6.2
7.0
7.0
Size of GovernmentGovernment Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
State Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Prop. Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Costs
Reliability of Police
Business Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 6.45112/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
30
50
70
90’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionBarbados
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore57/162 Ranking 7.59
Rule of LawProcedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Org.
Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Identity and RelationshipsLegal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
6.7
8.6
7.5
8.5
-
9.1
5.0
7.7
6.5
5.9
5.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
2.5
-
9.4
7.5
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
ScoreRankingBARBADOSLATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN 7.0266
78
-
79
7.3
8.9
10.0
9.3
-
9.1
5.0
6.9
9.1
10.0
9.3
-
9.1
5.0
7.0
8.5
10.0
9.2
-
9.1
5.0
7.0
8.7
10.0
8.8
-
9.1
5.0
6.7
9.0
10.0
8.8
-
9.2
5.0
6.8
8.9
10.0
9.0
-
9.2
5.0
6.8
8.8
10.0
8.9
-
9.2
5.0
7.0
8.5
10.0
8.8
-
9.2
5.0
6.7
9.0
10.0
8.5
-
9.1
5.0
6.7
8.6
7.5
8.5
-
9.1
5.0
-
-
-
6.7
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.9
8.8
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
7.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.7
8.9
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
5.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.6
8.9
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
6.2
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.4
8.2
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
6.9
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.4
8.2
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
6.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.6
8.5
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
-
-
-
6.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.3
8.5
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
8.0
6.8
6.1
5.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.4
8.2
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
7.7
6.5
5.9
6.9
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.4
7.5
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
7.7
6.5
5.9
5.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
2.5
-
9.4
7.5
-
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
-
0.0
10.0
Rule of Law
Security and Safety
Movement
Religious Freedom
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Society
Expression and Information
Identity and Relationships
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women's Security, Safety
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Costs
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Est. & Operate Political Parties
Est. & Operate Professional Organizations
Est. & Operate Edu., Sporting, and Cultural
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure, Control Media
Access to Cable and Satellite
Freedom of Access to Frgn. Info.
State Control over Internet Access
Legal Gender
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
6.20
8.22
6.52
8.17
6.66
8.04
6.65
8.05
6.69
8.05
6.70
8.06
6.64
8.03
6.50
8.00
6.43
8.00
6.45
7.59
59 55 56 56 56 55 58 61 61 667.21 7.35 7.35 7.35 7.37 7.38 7.34 7.25 7.21 7.02
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 20172008 2014
BARBADOSLATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN
Human Freedom Ranking
Economic Freedom
Personal Freedom
79
-
80
5.65.510.07.52.0
-4.1-
5.05.87.09.9
--
8.47.68.85.0
7.97.910.01.3
7.37.28.0
6.1
5.3
7.4
6.8
7.5
Size of GovernmentGovernment ConsumptionTransfers and SubsidiesGovernment EnterprisesTop Marginal Tax RateState Ownership of Assets
Legal System and Prop. RightsJudicial IndependenceImpartial CourtsProtection of Prop. RightsMilitary InterferenceIntegrity of the Legal SystemLegal Enforcement of ContractsRegulatory CostsReliability of PoliceBusiness Costs of Crimes
Sound MoneyMoney GrowthStandard Deviation of InflationInflation: Most Recent YearFreedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Regulatory Trade BarriersBlack-Market Exchange RatesMovement of Capital and People
RegulationCredit Market RegulationsLabor Market RegulationsBusiness Regulations
Economic FreedomScore 6.6499/162 Ranking
Human FreedomScore over Time Ranking over Time
’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
90
114
138
162’09 ’11 ’13 ’15 ’17
World RegionBelarus
5
6
7
8
Personal FreedomScore91/162 Ranking 6.66
Rule of LawProcedural JusticeCivil JusticeCriminal Justice
Security and SafetyHomicideDisappearance, Conflict, TerrorismWomen's Security, Safety
MovementFreedom of Domestic MovementFreedom of Foreign MovementWomen’s Freedom of Movement
Religious FreedomFreedom to Establish Religious Org.Harassment and Physical HostilitiesLegal and Regulatory Restrictions
Assoc., Assembly, and Civil Soc.Freedom of AssociationAssembly and DemonstrationEst. & Operate Political PartiesEst. & Operate Professional Org.Est. & Operate Edu., Sports, and Cultural
Expression and InformationPress KilledPress Jaile