Source: Cato Institute
Latest Data: 2019
Frequency: Annual
Contact: Jason Sorens, (202) 842 0200

This is Cato Institute's ranking of the 50 states on "overall freedom," based on assessments for a variety of variables.

For a comprehensive list of these variables and explanation of their methodology, visit: https://www.freedominthe50states.org/how-its-calculated

The latest data comes from the 2021 report, which reflects underlying fiscal, regulatory, personal and economic related data as of  January 1, 2020.