New ranking shows freedom has declined for almost 90% of the world’s population in recent years
Human Freedom Index;
By Fraser Institute —— Bio and Archives--December 16, 2025
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TORONTO—Nearly 9-in-10 people around the world have experienced declining freedom in recent years, according to the latest Human Freedom Index, released today by Canada’s Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute.
“Governments around the world have recently been restricting freedom of expression, freedom of association and assembly, freedom of movement, and the freedom to use sound money, and the impact is alarming,” said Matthew D. Mitchell, Fraser Institute senior fellow and co-author of this year’s report.
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