Human Rights
There have been no serious civil, human or social rights abuses/problems in the State, according to Amnesty International and the U.S. State Department. The country consistently comes among the top nations in terms of freedom and rights ratings.
| Index | Ranking (Most Recent) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom in the World – Political Liberties | 1st (Joint) | 1 ("Free") |
| Freedom in the World – Civil Rights | 1st (Joint) | 1 ("Free") |
| Index of Economic Freedom | 3rd | 82.4 ("Free") |
| Worldwide Press Freedom Index Ranking | 4th (Joint) | 2.00 ("Most Free") |
| Global Peace Index | 6th | 1.41 ("More Peaceful") |
| Democracy Index | 12th | 8.79 ("Full Democracy") |
| International Property Rights Index | 13th (Joint) | 7.9 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 16th (Joint) | 7.7 |
| Failed States Index | 170th (7th from the bottom) | 26.5 ("Sustainable") |
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