Taiwan tops Asia in human freedom, ranks 12th globally (Shutterstock)
TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Switzerland retains its top position in the 2023 Human Freedom Index, co-published by the Cato Institute and the Fraser Institute, while Taiwan secures the leading spot for human freedom in Asia, ranking 12th globally.
The report highlights a global decline in human freedom post-COVID-19, affecting areas such as the rule of law, action, speech, assembly, association, and trade.
Taiwan excels in individual freedom, ranking 12th with a score of 8.98 out of 10, and 11th in economic freedom with a score of 7.79, resulting in an overall score of 8.56.
The Human Freedom Index assesses personal, civil, and economic freedoms worldwide based on comprehensive data from 2021, encompassing 165 jurisdictions.
更新時間：2023/12/20 19:18