The highest levels of freedom were found in countries located in North America (Canada and the United States), Western Europe, and East Asia. On the contrary, the lowest scores were those of countries situated in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
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Human Freedom Index Scores as of 2019, by region [Graph], Cato Institute, March 31, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255678/human-freedom-index-by-region/