In total, 45 countries were “autocratizing” last year – an increase from 42 that were moving away from more democracy in 2023. That amounts to more than 3 billion people, or 40% of the world ...

Only 25 countries have been designated as full democracies in the report, out of 167 countries covered in the index. To be labelled a flawed democracy, countries like Chile, Israel and Italy have ...

Free speech is a fundamental pillar of democracy, enabling individuals to express opinions, challenge authority, and engage ...

out of 167 countries covered in the index. To be labelled a flawed democracy, countries like Chile, Israel and Italy have broadly democratic processes but often fall short on at least one metric ...