Western Europe
Western Europe has traditionally maintained an exemplary level of respect for democratic standards and human rights, and has generally continued to do so in recent years despite serious economic turmoil. Nevertheless, many countries have developed problems related to their treatment of immigrants and minorities, and freedom of expression faces threats in several states. Through its presence in Brussels, Freedom House works to address these issues and to increase Western Europe’s role in supporting democratic progress abroad.
Countries & Territories: 26
487 million people
85% free
Press:
72% free
Percent computed by population. Population source data.
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8.4 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
11 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
1.1 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
5.6 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
5.4 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
63 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
82 million people
Internet:
Free
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
16
Internet Freedom
11 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
2.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
319 thousand people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
4.6 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
61 million people
Internet:
Free
Press:
Partly Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
26
Internet Freedom
412 thousand people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
17 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
5 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
11 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
46 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
9.4 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
7.9 million people
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
74 million people
Internet:
Partly Free
Press:
Partly Free
Status
Partly Free
Scores Overview
3.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
45
Internet Freedom
63 million people
Internet:
Free
Press:
Free
Status
Free
Scores Overview
1.0 (least free)
Combined Freedom Score
25
Internet Freedom
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