Austria’s Freedom in the World
#43 of 185 in the Freedom in the World progress rankings
The Freedom in the World index measures political rights and civil liberties in each country, with scores from 0 (least free) to 100 (most free). It reflects democratic health, government accountability, and respect for human rights (higher is better).
Key insights
- From 2012 to 2024, Freedom in the World changed by -3 points.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2023→2024): +0 points.
- Lowest level: 93 points in 2018.
- Highest level: 96 points in 2012.
Freedom in the World Chart (2012–2024)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Freedom in the World Table (2012–2024)
| Year | Freedom in the World |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 96 points |
| 2013 | 96 points |
| 2014 | 96 points |
| 2015 | 95 points |
| 2016 | 95 points |
| 2017 | 94 points |
| 2018 | 93 points |
| 2019 | 93 points |
| 2020 | 93 points |
| 2021 | 93 points |
| 2022 | 93 points |
| 2023 | 93 points |
| 2024 | 93 points |
Source: Freedom House
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