Freedom in the World 2024 finds that global freedom declined for the 18th consecutive year in 2023. The breadth and depth of the deterioration were extensive political rights and civil liberties diminished in 52 countries and improved in only 21.
The latest edition of Freedom in the World finds that electoral irregularities, coups, and civil conflict weighed on the region, with 14 countries suffering score declines and only 5 recording improvements.