Americas: internet freedom in selected countries 2024

Published by Ani Petrosyan, Oct 29, 2024

According to the Freedom House Index, Canada and Chile ranked highest in the Americas for internet freedom in 2024, each scoring 86 out of 100. Costa Rica followed closely with 83 points, while Cuba ranked last with 20 points.

Degree of internet freedom in the Americas according to the Freedom House Index 2024, by country (index points)

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October 2024

Region

North America, Central and South America

Survey time period

2024

Number of respondents

70 countries

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among 89 percent of the world's internet users

Supplementary notes

Scores 100-70 = Free
Scores 69-40 = Partly Free
Scores 39-0 = Not Free

Ratings are determined by examining three broad categories: obstacles to access, limits on content, and violations of user rights.

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