In a study published in 2023, the lowest level of human freedom was found in Syria. The Syrian Arab Republic recorded a score of 3.3 points in 2020, on a scale in which 10 represents more freedom. The highest levels of freedom were found in countries located in North America (Canada and the United States), Western Europe, and East Asia. On the contrary, the lowest scores were those of countries situated in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
Countries with lowest Human Freedom Index Score as of 2020
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