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.
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Human Freedom Index Scores as of 2020, by region
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Cato Institute. (January 26, 2023). Human Freedom Index Scores as of 2020, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 29, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255678/human-freedom-index-by-region/
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