5 Freest Countries In the World

2. Finland

Personal Freedom Index score 2022: 9.33

Business Freedom Index score 2022: 8.9

Average score: 9.12

In the 2021 World Press Freedom Index report, Finland was ranked first, meaning it allows its media to run with minimal censorship. Finland also has a high level of education, with a literacy rate of 100%, and constitutionally protects the freedom of religion, association, and speech. According to The Guardian, Finland has the most independent judicial system, the most trusted police, and the second most ethical companies in the world. ILGA also claims that Finland’s LGBT legislation is one of the most extensive in Europe. As of 2022, it has a Human Freedom Index score of 8.62.