Data Visualization International Economies
Economic Freedom and Social Progress
December 16, 2021

Nations with more economic freedom also have greater social progress, as measured by the Index of Economic Freedom and the 2020 Social Progress Index.

Highlight Region:
Social Progress Index Score
Overall Score in the Index of Economic Freedom

Note: Represented are the nations that are in both datasets.

Sources: Terry Miller, Anthony B. Kim, and James M. Roberts, 2021 Index of Economic Freedom, and the 2020 Social Progress Index.

Design and Development: Graphic produced by John W. Fleming and Jay Simon. Data compiled by Patrick Tyrrell.