Does the US have the most freedom of speech in the world?

Pew Research Center polled 38 countries around the world to find out where people are most supportive of freedom of expression. ... But saying what you like is more accepted in the United States than anywhere else, according to recent research. The Pew ... What does freedom of speech mean to you? read more

Certainly the US has more freedom of speech than most European countries, all Islamic countries, and most of the other nations of the world. There is another way to look at the question. If you assume that a man may say whatever he wishes whenever he wishes to say it, then all men with the power of speech have this freedom no matter the country. read more

The researchers compiled a list of the 38 countries based on their answers to five questions about freedom of speech and freedom of the press, with answers ranging from 0 for where they are least supportive of freedom of expression and 8 for where they are most supportive. read more

The number one country for freedom of speech is New Zealand. The country's 1990 Bill of Rights act states that"everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form", a pretty much definitive explanation of free speech. read more