Finally, a Tool for Identifying the Most Free Country in the World
"The man who knows what freedom means will find a way to be free."
-F.A. "Baldy" Harper
"Where liberty dwells, there is my country."
-Benjamin Franklin
Update 8/9/16: Now using 2016 data. Please report any bugs.
Note: You must select one or more preferences using the pulldown controls below or you'll only see an alphabetical list of countries with zero scores.
Note: To remove nations with incomplete data from a ranking, use at least one "Crucial" setting (i.e., if you're getting lots of "--" results at the top of your list).
Property rights (Source: Heritage Foundation Fiscal Freedom Index 2016)
Freedom to keep what you earn (Source: Heritage Foundation Fiscal Freedom Index 2016)
Freedom of expression and belief (Source: Freedom House Freedom in the World index 2016)
Small government (Source: Heritage Foundation Fiscal Freedom Index 2016)
Freedom from restrictions on ownership and use of firearms (Source: Free Existence Gun Freedom Index 2014)
Freedom from restrictions on possession and use of recreational drugs (Source: Free Existence Drug Freedom Index 2014)
Freedom from corruption (Source: Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2015)
Relative inflation rates (Source: Heritage Foundation Fiscal Freedom Index 2016)
Freedom to open, operate, and close a business (Source: Heritage Foundation Business Freedom Index 2016)
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