Global Passport Power Rankings: Trends and Shifts in Travel Freedom
Bangladesh climbed three notches to secure the 97th position on the latest Passport Index, according to data released by Henley & Partners.
Widening Global Mobility Gap
The latest global mobility findings illustrate a widening gap in international travel freedom. According to Henley & Partners, passport power has effectively doubled over the past two decades on a global scale, yet this expansion occurs alongside a measurable decline in worldwide peace levels.
The Historic Fall of the US Passport
The United States passport, which previously held the top position, has slipped to the 10th spot over a twenty-year span, according to comparative historical data from Forbes.
State Security and Border Access
According to Condé Nast Traveler, the world’s most powerful passports frequently align with nations ranking highest on peace indexes, demonstrating a distinct relationship between state security, diplomatic trust, and border access.