57
C O U N T R Y P R O F I L E s
58
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
ALBANIA SOUTH EASTERN EUROPERANKING 47/159
8.0
8.4
7.4
8.0
8.0
5.0
2.7
3.0
4.2
8.3
4.2
4.4
6.4
6.7
6.3
9.6
9.3
9.4
9.6
10.0
8.1
8.9
7.4
10.0
6.2
7.1
7.5
6.9
6.7
5.2
6.1
4.8
4.6
8.9
9.1
10.0
7.5
6.7
5.0
10.0
5.0
9.2
10.0
9.2
8.5
9.9
10.0
10.0
9.6
8.6
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
-
10.0
10.0
5.0
Score 0―10
7.66 Ranking
52/159Ranking
32/159
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
7.787.54
59
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Human Freedom Ranking over Time
45
50
55
65
65
70
2011
47 4746
52 5255
5047
20092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
7.667.54
7.78
5.2
6.1
4.8
4.6
8.9
9.1
10.0
7.5
6.7
5.0
10.0
5.0
9.2
-
-
10.0
9.2
8.5
9.9
10.0
10.0
-
-
9.6
8.6
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
-
10.0
10.0
5.0
7.547.48
7.61
5.0
5.6
5.0
4.3
8.6
8.4
9.9
7.5
6.7
5.0
10.0
5.0
9.3
10.0
7.5
-
9.7
9.9
9.2
10.0
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
8.7
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
-
10.0
10.0
5.0
7.347.24
7.43
4.5
5.0
4.9
3.6
8.5
8.0
10.0
7.5
6.7
5.0
10.0
5.0
9.0
10.0
7.5
-
9.7
8.9
9.2
10.0
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
8.7
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
-
10.0
10.0
5.0
7.447.20
7.69
4.5
5.0
4.9
3.6
8.8
8.0
10.0
8.3
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
9.2
10.0
7.5
-
10.0
9.2
9.2
10.0
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
8.7
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.517.24
7.78
4.9
5.7
5.1
4.1
8.8
8.2
10.0
8.3
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
9.0
10.0
7.5
-
10.0
8.7
9.2
10.0
10.0
6.7
10.0
-
8.6
10.0
10.0
4.7
5.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.567.35
7.77
4.9
5.7
5.1
4.1
8.9
8.4
10.0
8.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.4
-
-
-
9.9
8.9
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.6
10.0
10.0
4.7
5.8
-
-
-
7.5
-
5.0
10.0
-
7.597.31
7.87
4.9
5.7
5.1
4.1
9.1
8.9
10.0
8.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.8
-
-
-
10.0
9.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.7
10.0
10.0
4.7
6.0
-
-
-
7.50
-
5.0
10.0
-
7.507.22
7.78
4.9
5.7
5.1
4.1
9.1
8.8
10.0
8.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.2
-
-
-
9.7
8.7
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.7
10.0
10.0
4.7
6.0
-
-
-
7.5
-
5.0
10.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
8
7
6
57.50 7.59 7.56 7.51 7.44 7.34 7.54 7.66
ALBANIA | SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE
60
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
5.254.84
ALGERIAMIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICARANKING 153/159
3.6
1.9
7.8
0.0
4.5
4.6
4.1
4.2
4.4
4.2
5.0
4.5
6.6
6.1
6.0
6.9
7.0
6.3
9.0
5.0
4.0
6.8
2.1
5.6
1.5
5.2
5.2
4.9
5.7
3.9
-
-
-
8.0
9.5
8.8
5.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.3
5.0
6.9
4.1
4.9
5.0
5.0
4.6
6.7
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.3
7.5
5.0
7.5
0.8
-
2.5
0.0
0.0
Score 0―10
5.05 Ranking
146/159Ranking
156/159
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
61
Human Freedom Ranking over Time
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014130
135
140
145
150
155
138 138
150 150
146147
152153
ALGERIA | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
5.054.84
5.25
3.9
-
-
-
8.0
9.5
8.8
5.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.3
-
-
5.0
6.9
4.1
4.9
5.0
5.0
-
-
4.6
6.7
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.3
7.5
5.0
7.5
0.8
-
2.5
0.0
0.0
5.055.01
5.10
4.0
-
-
-
7.7
9.4
7.8
5.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.8
2.5
5.0
-
7.5
4.2
3.8
5.0
2.5
5.0
2.5
-
7.4
10.0
9.7
3.0
4.3
10.0
7.5
7.5
0.8
-
2.5
0.0
0.0
5.085.04
5.13
4.0
-
-
-
7.7
9.7
7.5
5.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.8
2.5
5.0
-
7.6
4.2
3.8
5.0
2.5
5.0
2.5
-
7.5
10.0
10.0
3.3
4.5
10.0
7.5
7.5
0.8
-
2.5
0.0
0.0
5.094.95
5.24
4.0
-
-
-
8.2
9.7
7.4
7.5
3.3
5.0
5.0
0.0
4.7
2.5
5.0
-
7.6
3.7
3.8
5.0
2.5
5.0
2.5
-
7.5
10.0
10.0
3.0
4.3
10.0
7.5
7.5
2.5
-
5.0
0.0
-
5.205.06
5.34
4.5
-
-
-
8.2
9.7
7.4
7.5
3.3
5.0
5.0
0.0
4.6
2.5
5.0
-
7.4
3.7
3.8
5.0
2.5
5.0
2.5
-
7.4
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.3
10.0
7.5
7.5
2.5
-
5.0
0.0
-
5.105.07
5.14
4.5
-
-
-
8.2
9.7
8.1
6.7
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.6
2.5
0.0
-
7.8
4.1
4.5
5.0
5.0
2.2
5.8
-
6.7
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.3
10.0
3.3
6.7
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
-
5.135.18
5.07
4.5
-
-
-
7.9
9.7
7.4
6.7
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.6
2.5
0.0
-
7.9
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.0
2.2
5.8
-
6.6
10.0
10.0
2.7
3.8
10.0
3.3
6.7
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
-
5.125.16
5.08
4.5
-
-
-
7.9
9.6
7.5
6.7
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.6
2.5
0.0
-
7.8
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.0
2.2
5.8
-
6.7
10.0
10.0
2.7
4.3
10.0
3.3
6.7
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
7
6
5
45.12 5.13 5.10 5.20 5.09 5.08 5.05 5.05
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
62
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
5.725.40
ANGOLASUB-SAHARAN AFRICA RANKING 142/159
Score 0―10
5.56 Ranking
130/159Ranking
148/159
6.0
6.3
8.0
0.0
9.5
3.0
1.8
2.0
2.5
3.3
4.2
2.3
5.4
3.0
4.3
6.9
9.1
5.5
7.9
5.0
5.1
7.0
1.6
10.0
2.0
6.1
8.7
4.6
4.9
3.5
-
-
-
7.7
6.1
8.5
8.3
5.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
7.1
5.0
8.8
7.5
2.8
2.5
2.5
3.3
6.9
10.0
10.0
3.3
2.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
10.0
10.0
0.0
10.0
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
63
Human Freedom Ranking over Time
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014130
134
138
142
146
150
141 139
151146
135136
142
148
ANGOLA | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
5.565.40
5.72
3.5
-
-
-
7.7
6.1
8.5
8.3
5.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
7.1
-
-
5.0
8.8
7.5
2.8
2.5
2.5
-
-
3.3
6.9
10.0
10.0
3.3
2.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
10.0
10.0
0.0
10.0
5.375.13
5.60
3.4
-
-
-
7.7
6.1
8.5
8.3
5.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
7.1
5.0
5.0
-
9.6
8.8
2.9
2.5
2.5
3.3
3.3
-
6.6
10.0
10.0
3.7
2.5
7.5
5.0
7.5
6.7
-
10.0
0.0
10.0
5.875.25
6.48
7.3
-
-
-
7.6
6.0
8.5
8.3
5.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
5.0
-
8.3
7.0
2.9
2.5
2.5
3.3
3.3
-
6.6
10.0
10.0
3.7
2.8
7.5
5.0
7.5
6.7
-
10.0
0.0
10.0
5.725.28
6.16
7.3
-
-
-
7.6
6.0
8.5
8.3
3.3
5.0
0.0
5.0
6.4
5.0
5.0
-
8.2
7.3
2.9
2.5
2.5
3.3
3.3
-
6.7
10.0
10.0
3.7
3.0
7.5
5.0
7.5
5.0
-
10.0
0.0
-
5.235.16
5.30
3.8
-
-
-
7.6
6.0
8.5
8.3
3.3
5.0
0.0
5.0
6.5
5.0
5.0
-
8.5
7.5
2.9
2.5
2.5
3.3
3.3
-
6.7
10.0
10.0
3.7
3.3
7.5
5.0
7.5
5.0
-
10.0
0.0
-
5.045.16
4.93
3.8
-
-
-
7.7
6.0
9.5
7.5
3.3
0.0
0.0
10.0
6.1
5.0
3.3
-
8.8
7.5
2.1
2.5
2.5
0.0
3.3
-
6.6
1.4
10.0
4.0
3.8
10.0
6.7
10.0
2.5
-
5.0
0.0
-
5.065.14
4.99
3.8
-
-
-
7.2
5.7
8.4
7.5
3.3
0.0
0.0
10.0
6.6
5.0
3.3
-
9.5
8.4
2.1
2.5
2.5
0.0
3.3
-
7.8
10.0
10.0
4.0
4.3
10.0
6.7
10.0
2.5
-
5.0
0.0
-
4.704.41
4.99
3.8
-
-
-
7.3
6.0
8.5
7.5
3.3
0.0
0.0
10.0
6.2
5.0
3.3
-
8.7
7.9
2.1
2.5
2.5
0.0
3.3
-
7.9
10.0
10.0
4.0
4.5
10.0
6.7
10.0
2.5
-
5.0
0.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
7
6
5
44.70 5.06 5.04 5.23 5.72 5.87 5.37 5.56
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
64
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
8.054.88
ARGENTINASOUTH AMERICARANKING 108/159
4.9
5.4
4.1
6.0
4.0
3.8
3.0
2.9
3.7
7.5
3.3
4.1
6.9
3.3
4.2
6.5
5.2
6.0
4.7
10.0
3.7
5.8
4.6
0.0
4.5
5.5
6.8
4.9
4.9
Score 0―10
6.46 Ranking
45/159Ranking
155/159
5.5
6.7
5.7
4.3
9.0
7.4
9.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
7.9
-
8.9
7.2
8.1
7.5
10.0
6.7
8.3
10.0
10.0
5.3
5.0
10.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
65
Human Freedom Ranking over Time
40
60
80
120
100
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
65
7567
82
94104
122108
ARGENTINA | SOUTH AMERICA2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
6.464.88
8.05
5.5
6.7
5.7
4.3
9.0
7.4
9.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
7.9
-
-
7.5
8.9
7.2
8.1
7.5
10.0
-
-
6.7
8.3
10.0
10.0
5.3
5.0
10.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
6.334.49
8.17
5.3
6.5
5.5
3.9
8.8
7.0
9.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.0
7.0
8.8
10.0
10.0
6.7
8.3
-
8.6
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
6.544.85
8.23
5.2
6.6
5.4
3.7
9.1
7.8
9.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.1
10.0
10.0
-
9.3
7.3
8.8
10.0
10.0
6.7
8.3
-
8.6
10.0
10.0
5.3
4.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
6.635.04
8.22
5.2
6.6
5.4
3.7
9.1
7.8
9.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.1
10.0
10.0
-
9.1
7.1
8.8
10.0
10.0
6.7
8.3
-
8.6
10.0
10.0
5.7
4.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
6.925.58
8.25
5.3
6.3
5.4
4.3
9.1
7.8
9.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.1
10.0
10.0
-
9.4
7.1
8.8
10.0
10.0
6.7
8.3
-
8.6
10.0
10.0
6.0
4.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
6.955.59
8.32
5.3
6.3
5.4
4.3
9.1
7.8
9.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.4
10.0
10.0
-
9.6
7.8
9.2
10.0
10.0
7.8
9.2
-
8.6
10.0
10.0
6.0
4.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.075.92
8.23
5.3
6.3
5.4
4.3
8.9
7.1
9.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.4
6.7
9.2
10.0
10.0
7.8
9.2
-
8.6
10.0
10.0
5.7
4.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.125.95
8.29
5.3
6.3
5.4
4.3
9.1
7.7
9.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.1
10.0
10.0
-
9.4
7.1
9.2
10.0
10.0
7.8
9.2
-
8.6
10.0
10.0
5.7
4.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
8
7
6
57.12 7.07 6.95 6.92 6.63 6.54 6.33 6.46
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
66
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
ARMENIACAUCASUSRANKING 54/159
7.1
7.5
7.9
8.0
5.0
5.8
3.6
4.0
5.5
5.8
5.0
5.2
9.8
5.7
7.4
9.5
9.5
9.1
9.3
10.0
8.2
8.8
7.3
10.0
6.9
7.4
9.0
6.4
6.8
4.7
-
-
-
8.9
9.0
9.5
8.3
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
8.0
10.0
8.6
5.6
7.2
7.5
7.5
6.7
7.2
10.0
10.0
3.3
4.3
10.0
5.0
7.5
8.0
7.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
Score 0―10
7.36 Ranking
76/159Ranking
29/159
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
7.117.60
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
67
ARMENIA | CAUCASUS2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
7.367.60
7.11
4.7
-
-
-
8.9
9.0
9.5
8.3
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
8.0
-
-
10.0
8.6
5.6
7.2
7.5
7.5
-
-
6.7
7.2
10.0
10.0
3.3
4.3
10.0
5.0
7.5
8.0
7.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
7.397.70
7.09
4.6
-
-
-
9.0
9.0
9.5
8.3
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
6.1
5.0
5.0
-
8.4
6.0
7.5
5.0
7.5
9.2
8.3
-
8.3
10.0
10.0
3.7
4.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
-
10.0
10.0
5.0
7.397.69
7.09
4.6
-
-
-
9.0
9.3
9.5
8.3
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.9
5.0
5.0
-
7.9
5.8
7.5
5.0
7.5
9.2
8.3
-
8.3
10.0
10.0
3.7
4.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
-
10.0
10.0
5.0
7.547.75
7.33
4.6
-
-
-
9.3
9.3
9.5
9.2
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.9
5.0
5.0
-
8.4
5.4
7.5
5.0
7.5
9.2
8.3
-
8.3
10.0
10.0
3.7
4.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.547.71
7.36
4.9
-
-
-
9.3
9.1
9.5
9.2
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
6.0
5.0
5.0
-
8.3
5.7
7.5
5.0
7.5
9.2
8.3
-
8.1
10.0
10.0
3.0
4.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.507.56
7.43
4.9
-
-
-
9.6
9.4
9.5
10.0
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
7.0
-
-
-
8.1
6.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.8
10.0
10.0
3.3
3.8
-
-
-
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.487.55
7.41
4.9
-
-
-
9.4
8.7
9.5
10.0
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
7.4
-
-
-
8.8
6.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.7
10.0
10.0
3.0
3.8
-
-
-
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.467.59
7.34
4.9
-
-
-
9.6
8.9
10.0
10.0
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
7.4
-
-
-
8.4
6.3
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.7
10.0
6.6
3.0
3.3
-
-
-
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Ranking over TimeHuman Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
8
7
6
5
40
50
60
70
80
90
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
7.46 7.48 7.50 7.54 7.54 7.39 7.39 7.36
50 50 50 50 5054
5254
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
68
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA & OCEANIARANKING 5/159
6.6
4.7
6.7
10.0
5.0
8.0
8.7
5.9
8.1
10.0
9.2
6.2
8.2
8.8
6.9
9.4
8.8
8.9
9.7
10.0
7.6
9.0
7.5
10.0
3.9
8.4
9.6
7.5
8.1
7.9
8.5
7.7
7.5
9.9
9.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.1
10.0
8.7
8.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.4
10.0
10.0
8.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.3
7.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
Score 0―10
8.60 Ranking
11/159Ranking
9/159
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
9.227.99
69
Human Freedom Ranking over Time
0
5
10
15
20
25
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
53 4
6 6 6 5 5
AUSTRALIA | AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
8.607.99
9.22
7.9
8.5
7.7
7.5
9.9
9.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.1
-
-
10.0
8.7
8.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
10.0
9.4
10.0
10.0
8.0
7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.3
7.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.658.02
9.27
7.9
8.6
7.4
7.7
9.9
9.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.6
10.0
10.0
-
8.8
9.7
9.4
10.0
10.0
7.5
10.0
-
9.4
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.567.92
9.21
7.7
8.5
7.3
7.3
9.9
9.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.4
10.0
10.0
-
9.3
8.4
9.4
10.0
10.0
7.5
10.0
-
9.4
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.577.96
9.19
7.7
8.5
7.3
7.3
9.8
9.6
10.0
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.4
10.0
10.0
-
8.9
8.5
9.4
10.0
10.0
7.5
10.0
-
9.5
10.0
10.0
8.7
7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
8.618.01
9.22
7.8
8.8
7.2
7.2
9.8
9.6
10.0
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.3
10.0
10.0
-
8.9
8.5
9.4
10.0
10.0
7.5
10.0
-
9.5
10.0
10.0
8.7
7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
8.658.02
9.29
7.8
8.8
7.2
7.2
9.8
9.6
10.0
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.4
10.0
10.0
-
8.9
8.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.4
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
8.647.97
9.30
7.8
8.8
7.2
7.2
9.8
9.5
10.0
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.7
10.0
10.0
-
9.2
9.4
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.4
10.0
10.0
8.0
7.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
8.698.08
9.30
7.8
8.8
7.2
7.2
9.8
9.5
10.0
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.7
10.0
10.0
-
9.0
9.7
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.4
10.0
10.0
8.0
7.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
9
8
7
68.69 8.64 8.65 8.61 8.57 8.56 8.65 8.602008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
70
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
AUSTRIAWESTERN EUROPERANKING 12/159
5.1
3.7
3.2
10.0
3.5
8.0
7.3
6.2
8.2
10.0
10.0
6.2
8.1
8.6
7.5
9.6
8.8
9.9
9.8
10.0
8.1
8.4
8.2
10.0
5.9
7.4
9.1
5.7
7.5
8.6
9.4
8.0
8.3
9.9
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.2
10.0
8.2
6.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.3
10.0
10.0
7.3
7.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
Score 0―10
8.52 Ranking
3/159Ranking
26/159
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
9.387.66
71
Human Freedom Ranking over Time
0
5
10
15
20
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
1313
11 11
1412 12
15
8.40 8.38 8.35 8.43 8.47 8.48 8.55 8.52
AUSTRIA | WESTERN EUROPE2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
8.527.66
9.38
8.6
9.4
8.0
8.3
9.9
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.2
-
-
10.0
8.2
6.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
-
10.0
9.3
10.0
10.0
7.3
7.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.557.68
9.42
8.5
9.3
7.9
8.2
9.9
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.9
10.0
10.0
-
8.8
6.7
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.3
10.0
10.0
7.3
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.487.60
9.35
8.2
9.1
7.5
8.1
9.9
9.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.9
10.0
10.0
-
9.2
6.4
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.3
10.0
10.0
7.3
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.477.62
9.31
8.2
9.1
7.5
8.1
9.8
9.6
10.0
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.7
10.0
10.0
-
8.4
6.2
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.3
10.0
10.0
7.3
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
8.437.65
9.21
7.7
8.1
7.4
7.5
9.8
9.7
10.0
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
9.0
10.0
10.0
-
8.7
7.1
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.3
10.0
10.0
7.3
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
8.357.62
9.09
7.7
8.1
7.4
7.5
9.9
9.8
10.0
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.8
10.0
10.0
-
8.8
6.3
8.9
10.0
10.0
8.9
6.7
-
9.3
10.0
10.0
7.3
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
8.387.66
9.09
7.7
8.1
7.4
7.5
9.8
9.8
9.9
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.8
10.0
10.0
-
8.7
6.6
8.9
10.0
10.0
8.9
6.7
-
9.3
10.0
10.0
7.3
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
8.407.70
9.10
7.7
8.1
7.4
7.5
9.9
9.8
10.0
9.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.8
10.0
10.0
-
8.8
6.4
8.9
10.0
10.0
8.9
6.7
-
9.3
10.0
10.0
7.3
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
9
8
7
6
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
72
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
AZERBAIJAN CAUCASUSRANKING 128/159
5.2
6.4
7.9
0.0
6.5
5.3
4.4
5.0
5.4
5.0
5.8
7.3
9.8
5.5
7.6
7.3
9.7
5.4
9.2
5.0
7.1
7.9
6.6
10.0
3.9
7.0
7.6
6.4
7.0
4.3
-
-
-
8.8
9.0
9.0
8.3
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.7
2.5
8.6
6.0
3.3
2.5
5.0
2.5
5.4
10.0
1.7
0.3
0.5
7.5
10.0
7.5
6.3
0.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
Score 0―10
6.10 Ranking
126/159Ranking
114/159
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
5.836.38
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
73
AZERBAIJAN | CAUCASUS2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
6.106.38
5.83
4.3
-
-
-
8.8
9.0
9.0
8.3
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.7
-
-
2.5
8.6
6.0
3.3
2.5
5.0
-
-
2.5
5.4
10.0
1.7
0.3
0.5
7.5
10.0
7.5
6.3
0.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
6.126.40
5.84
4.2
-
-
-
8.8
9.0
9.2
8.3
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.5
2.5
2.5
-
7.3
5.6
3.1
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
-
4.9
10.0
0.6
0.3
1.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
8.3
-
10.0
10.0
5.0
6.046.20
5.89
4.0
-
-
-
9.0
9.2
9.5
8.3
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.7
2.5
2.5
-
7.7
6.1
3.1
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
-
5.2
10.0
1.5
0.7
1.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
8.3
-
10.0
10.0
5.0
6.136.32
5.95
4.0
-
-
-
8.7
9.2
9.3
7.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.6
2.5
2.5
-
7.8
5.6
3.1
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
-
5.1
10.0
0.3
1.0
1.8
7.5
7.5
7.5
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
6.096.15
6.03
4.3
-
-
-
8.7
9.2
9.5
7.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.6
2.5
2.5
-
7.2
6.3
3.1
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
-
5.0
0.0
8.9
1.3
2.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
6.275.97
6.56
4.3
-
-
-
9.6
9.2
9.5
10.0
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.6
7.5
0.0
-
8.4
6.5
4.2
2.5
2.5
3.3
8.3
-
7.0
10.0
8.9
1.3
2.3
10.0
6.7
10.0
7.5
-
5.0
10.0
-
6.206.06
6.35
4.3
-
-
-
9.6
9.3
9.5
10.0
5.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
5.8
7.5
0.0
-
8.4
7.5
4.2
2.5
2.5
3.3
8.3
-
6.2
10.0
3.3
1.7
2.0
10.0
6.7
10.0
7.5
-
5.0
10.0
-
6.336.15
6.52
4.3
-
-
-
9.5
9.2
9.4
10.0
6.7
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.8
7.5
0.0
-
8.7
7.0
4.2
2.5
2.5
3.3
8.3
-
6.4
10.0
4.3
1.7
2.3
10.0
6.7
10.0
7.5
-
5.0
10.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Ranking over TimeHuman Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
8
7
6
5
100
110
120
130
140
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
6.33 6.20 6.27 6.09 6.13 6.04 6.12 6.10
107
113121
126
123
131 131
128
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
74
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
BAHAMAS CENTRAL AMERICA, MEXICO & THE CARIBBEANRANKING 53/159
8.0
6.0
8.9
7.0
10.0
6.8
-
6.6
-
10.0
7.5
4.7
6.1
-
-
6.8
8.7
9.1
9.6
0.0
6.7
3.4
8.1
10.0
5.4
8.2
8.6
8.4
7.5
6.6
6.9
6.2
6.8
5.0
0.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
7.8
-
9.4
6.3
-
-
-
-
9.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.5
-
-
-
10.0
-
-
10.0
-
Score 0―10
7.40 Ranking
59/159Ranking
54/159
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
7.507.30
75
BAHAMAS | CENTRAL AMERICA, MEXICO & THE CARIBBEAN2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
7.407.30
7.50
6.6
6.9
6.2
6.8
5.0
0.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
7.8
-
-
-
9.4
6.3
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.5
-
-
-
10.0
-
-
10.0
-
7.367.30
7.42
6.1
-
-
-
5.0
0.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
8.1
-
-
-
9.6
6.7
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.0
10.0
10.0
8.3
7.8
-
-
-
10.0
-
-
10.0
-
7.367.31
7.42
6.1
-
-
-
4.9
0.0
9.7
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
8.3
-
-
-
9.7
6.9
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.1
10.0
10.0
8.7
7.8
-
-
-
10.0
-
-
10.0
-
7.377.31
7.44
6.1
-
-
-
5.0
0.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.1
-
-
-
9.7
6.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.2
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.427.32
7.53
6.4
-
-
-
5.0
0.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.2
-
-
-
9.7
6.8
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.1
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.437.38
7.48
6.4
-
-
-
5.0
0.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
7.8
-
-
-
9.4
6.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.1
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.547.49
7.58
6.4
-
-
-
5.1
0.2
10.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.6
-
-
-
9.8
7.4
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.1
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
7.657.58
7.73
6.4
-
-
-
5.5
1.6
10.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.8
-
-
-
9.9
7.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.1
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Ranking over TimeHuman Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
8
7
6
5
100
110
120
130
140
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
7.65 7.54 7.43 7.42 7.37 7.36 7.36 7.40
44
4851
53 535455 55
76
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
BAHRAIN MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICARANKING 88/159
6.8
3.5
9.6
4.0
10.0
5.3
6.8
6.2
7.4
5.0
7.5
4.8
8.9
7.8
7.3
9.2
10.0
7.1
9.6
10.0
7.4
8.6
6.3
10.0
4.8
8.2
8.4
8.2
8.1
6.0
-
-
-
7.7
9.8
7.6
5.8
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
7.8
10.0
8.3
5.0
3.5
5.0
0.0
5.4
4.5
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
7.5
10.0
2.5
3.3
-
0.0
10.0
0.0
Score 0―10
6.69Ranking
122/159Ranking
49/159
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
6.007.38
77
BAHRAIN | MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
6.697.38
6.00
6.0
-
-
-
7.7
9.8
7.6
5.8
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
7.8
-
-
10.0
8.3
5.0
3.5
5.0
0.0
-
-
5.4
4.5
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
7.5
10.0
2.5
3.3
-
0.0
10.0
0.0
6.607.36
5.84
5.8
-
-
-
6.8
9.8
4.9
5.8
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
6.8
7.5
7.5
-
7.5
4.9
5.4
5.0
2.5
6.7
7.5
-
4.5
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
10.0
7.5
2.5
3.3
-
0.0
10.0
0.0
6.567.32
5.81
5.6
-
-
-
6.9
9.8
5.2
5.8
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
6.7
7.5
7.5
-
7.4
4.5
5.4
5.0
2.5
6.7
7.5
-
4.5
10.0
0.0
0.7
0.8
10.0
7.5
2.5
3.3
-
0.0
10.0
0.0
6.597.33
5.84
5.6
-
-
-
6.9
9.8
5.2
5.8
6.7
5.0
10.0
5.0
6.5
7.5
7.5
-
7.0
4.1
5.4
5.0
2.5
6.7
7.5
-
3.4
0.0
2.4
0.7
0.8
10.0
7.5
2.5
5.0
-
0.0
10.0
-
6.797.49
6.10
6.1
-
-
-
7.4
9.8
6.5
5.8
6.7
5.0
10.0
5.0
6.8
7.5
7.5
-
7.4
4.7
5.4
5.0
2.5
6.7
7.5
-
3.5
0.0
2.3
0.7
1.3
10.0
7.5
2.5
5.0
-
0.0
10.0
-
6.867.47
6.25
6.1
-
-
-
8.3
9.6
8.5
6.7
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
4.7
2.5
3.3
-
8.0
5.1
5.3
5.0
5.0
4.4
6.7
-
5.0
10.0
0.0
1.7
3.3
10.0
6.7
3.3
5.0
-
0.0
10.0
-
6.987.29
6.68
6.1
-
-
-
8.6
9.6
9.5
6.7
8.3
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
2.5
3.3
-
8.7
5.6
5.3
5.0
5.0
4.4
6.7
-
6.5
10.0
10.0
2.0
3.3
10.0
6.7
3.3
5.0
-
0.0
10.0
-
7.067.42
6.70
6.1
-
-
-
8.6
9.8
9.3
6.7
8.3
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.2
2.5
3.3
-
9.3
5.6
5.3
5.0
5.0
4.4
6.7
-
6.5
10.0
10.0
2.0
3.3
10.0
6.7
3.3
5.0
-
0.0
10.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Ranking over TimeHuman Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
8
7
6
5
60
70
80
90
110
100
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
7.06 6.98 6.86 6.79 6.59 6.56 6.60 6.69
6971
8390
88
103
95102
78
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
BANGLADESH SOUTH ASIARANKING 133/159
8.8
9.7
9.6
7.0
9.0
3.0
3.2
3.0
4.7
4.2
3.3
0.9
3.1
3.5
4.3
7.0
9.8
9.5
8.8
0.0
6.0
6.6
3.0
10.0
4.3
6.7
7.9
7.3
5.0
3.1
2.0
3.9
3.3
7.5
9.0
7.8
5.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
6.6
7.5
7.1
5.0
6.7
5.0
7.5
7.5
6.6
6.9
9.7
4.0
3.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
3.8
10.0
0.0
5.0
0.0
Score 0―10
5.92Ranking
138/159Ranking
117/159
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
5.526.32
79
Human Freedom Ranking over Time
45
50
55
65
65
70
2011
124 126
117
128132
137 137133
20092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
BANGLADESH | SOUTH ASIA2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
5.926.32
5.52
3.1
2.0
3.9
3.3
7.5
9.0
7.8
5.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
6.6
-
-
7.5
7.1
5.0
6.7
5.0
7.5
-
-
7.5
6.6
6.9
9.7
4.0
3.3
7.5
7.5
7.5
3.8
10.0
0.0
5.0
0.0
5.946.30
5.57
3.3
2.9
3.9
3.3
7.6
8.9
8.0
5.8
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.8
5.0
5.0
-
7.2
6.1
6.3
7.5
5.0
5.8
6.7
-
8.1
10.0
9.8
4.7
4.5
7.5
10.0
10.0
1.7
-
0.0
5.0
0.0
5.816.34
5.28
3.0
2.6
3.6
2.9
7.6
8.9
8.0
5.8
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.4
5.0
5.0
-
6.1
5.3
6.3
7.5
5.0
5.8
6.7
-
8.0
9.4
9.9
5.0
4.3
7.5
10.0
10.0
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
0.0
5.856.24
5.45
3.0
2.6
3.6
2.9
8.1
8.9
8.0
7.5
6.7
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.8
5.0
5.0
-
7.0
6.1
6.3
7.5
5.0
5.8
6.7
-
7.9
8.1
10.0
5.0
4.5
7.5
10.0
10.0
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
-
5.976.34
5.59
3.5
3.4
3.2
3.8
8.2
9.0
8.0
7.5
6.7
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.7
5.0
5.0
-
7.0
5.8
6.3
7.5
5.0
5.8
6.7
-
8.2
10.0
10.0
5.0
4.8
7.5
10.0
10.0
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
-
5.966.35
5.56
3.5
3.4
3.2
3.8
7.9
9.0
8.0
6.7
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.8
5.0
6.7
-
6.1
5.5
6.3
7.5
7.5
4.4
5.8
-
8.4
10.0
9.9
4.3
4.8
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
-
5.936.30
5.56
3.5
3.4
3.2
3.8
7.8
8.9
8.0
6.7
6.7
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.9
5.0
6.7
-
6.9
4.9
6.3
7.5
7.5
4.4
5.8
-
8.4
10.0
10.0
4.0
4.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
-
5.816.07
5.54
3.5
3.4
3.2
3.8
7.8
8.9
8.0
6.7
6.7
10.0
5.0
5.0
6.0
5.0
6.7
-
7.5
4.9
6.3
7.5
7.5
4.4
5.8
-
8.1
10.0
9.9
3.3
3.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
-
0.0
0.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
2008 20102009 2011 2012 2013 20152014
8
7
6
55.81 5.93 5.96 5.97 5.85 5.81 5.94 5.92
80
ECONOMIC FREEDOMPERSONAL FREEDOM
HUMAN FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
7.206.47
BARBADOS CENTRAL AMERICA, MEXICO & THE CARIBBEANRANKING 78/159
6.3
7.3
6.0
6.0
6.0
5.8
6.4
4.1
6.5
9.8
-
3.8
6.2
7.5
4.9
6.7
7.9
9.3
9.8
0.0
7.1
7.3
5.7
10.0
5.4
6.5
6.3
7.0
6.2
7.0
8.0
6.8
6.1
7.8
5.6
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
8.8
-
9.4
8.2
-
-
-
-
9.2
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
0.0
-
-
0.0
-
Score 0―10
6.83 Ranking
70/159Ranking
108/159
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Est. & Operate Rel. Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Freedom to Est. & Operate Org.
Expression and Information
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
Identity and Relationships
Legal Gender
Parental Rights
Same-Sex Relationships
Divorce
Size of Government
Government Consumption
Transfers and Subsidies
Government Enterprises
Top Marginal Tax Rate
Legal System and Prop. Rights
Judicial Independence
Impartial Courts
Protection of Property Rights
Military Interference
Integrity of the Legal System
Legal Enforcement of Contracts
Regulatory Restrictions
Reliability of Police
Business Cost of Crime
Sound Money
Money Growth
Standard Deviation of Inflation
Inflation: Most Recent Year
Freedom to Own Frgn. Currency
Freedom to Trade Int’l
Tariffs
Regulatory Trade Barriers
Black-Market Exchange Rates
Movement of Capital and People
Regulation
Credit Market Regulations
Labor Market Regulations
Business Regulations
81
BARBADOS | CENTRAL AMERICA, MEXICO & THE CARIBBEAN2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
6.836.47
7.20
7.0
8.0
6.8
6.1
7.8
5.6
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
8.8
-
-
-
9.4
8.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.2
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
0.0
-
-
0.0
-
6.946.63
7.26
6.7
-
-
-
8.2
6.5
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
8.9
-
-
-
9.3
8.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.2
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
0.0
-
-
0.0
-
6.996.65
7.33
6.7
-
-
-
8.5
7.0
10.0
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.0
-
-
-
9.6
8.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.2
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
0.0
-
-
0.0
-
7.366.67
8.05
6.7
-
-
-
9.0
7.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
8.8
-
-
-
9.4
8.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.2
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.8
-
-
-
5.0
-
10.0
0.0
-
7.336.63
8.03
6.9
-
-
-
8.7
6.2
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
8.8
-
-
-
9.4
8.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.1
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
5.0
-
10.0
0.0
-
7.336.63
8.03
6.9
-
-
-
8.5
5.6
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.2
-
-
-
9.6
8.9
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.1
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
5.0
-
10.0
0.0
-
7.376.56
8.18
6.9
-
-
-
9.1
7.3
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.3
-
-
-
9.7
8.9
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.1
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
5.0
-
10.0
0.0
-
7.176.22
8.11
6.9
-
-
-
8.8
6.4
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
-
9.3
-
-
-
9.9
8.8
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.1
10.0
10.0
9.0
7.5
-
-
-
5.0
-
10.0
0.0
-
2014
Human Freedom Ranking over TimeHuman Freedom Score over Time World Avg. Regional Avg.
8
7
6
5
50
60
70
80
90
201120092008 2010 2012 2013 20152014
7.17 7.37 7.33 7.33 7.36 6.99 6.94 6.83
63
55 55
56 56
7278 78
HUMAN FREEDOMECONOMIC FREEDOM
PERSONAL FREEDOM
Rule of Law
Procedural Justice
Civil Justice
Criminal Justice
Security and Safety
Homicide
Disappearance, Conflict, Terrorism
Women Security, Safety
Movement
Freedom of Foreign Movement
Freedom of Domestic Movement
Women’s Freedom of Movement
Religious Freedom
Freedom to Establish Religious Org.
Autonomy of Religious Organizations
Freedom to Establish, Operate Religious Org.
Harassment and Physical Hostilities
Legal and Regulatory Restrictions
Association
Freedom of Association
Assembly and Demonstration
Autonomy of Organizations
Establishing Organizations
Freedom to Establish and Operate Org.
Expression and Information
Press Killed
Press Jailed
Laws and Reg. That Influence Media
Political Pressure