Freedom in the World

Freedom in the World 2017

Sri Lanka

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Freedom Status: 
Partly Free
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Freedom in the World Scores

(0=Least Free, 100=Most Free)
(1=Most Free, 7=Least Free)

Quick Facts

Population: 
21,200,000
Capital: 
Colombo
GDP/capita: 
$3,926
Press Freedom Status: 
Not Free
Net Freedom Status: 
Partly Free

Ratings Change:

Sri Lanka’s political rights rating improved from 4 to 3 due to ongoing reforms to the constitution and electoral processes, and because the government has taken steps to combat corruption.

Explanatory Note: 

The full report for this country or territory will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Aggregate Score: 
56
Freedom Rating: 
3.5
Political Rights: 
3
Civil Liberties: 
4

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