NOW LIVE: Freedom in the World 2023

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Freedom in the World 2023

Japan

Free
96
100
PR Political Rights 40 40
CL Civil Liberties 56 60
Last Year's Score & Status
96 100 Free
Global freedom statuses are calculated on a weighted scale. See the methodology.
The full Freedom in the World 2023 narrative report for Japan will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Other Freedom House Japan content can be found on the Japan portal page .

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Country Facts

  • Global Freedom Score

    96 100 free

  • Internet Freedom Score

    77 100 free