Bahrain vs Rwanda: Civil liberties rating

Bahrain
6
in 2025
Rwanda
6
in 2025
Bahrain rank
16th
Rwanda rank
16th

Civil liberties rating over time

  • Bahrain
  • Rwanda
02468197219982025

How they compare

Bahrain currently reports 6 against 6 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Rwanda ahead.

Bahrain ranks 16th and Rwanda ranks 16th of 198 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Bahrain averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bahrain Rwanda Difference Ahead
1970s 4.25 5.5 1.25 Rwanda
1980s 5 6 1 Rwanda
1990s 5.7 5.9 0.2 Rwanda
2000s 5.1 5.2 0.1 Rwanda
2010s 5.9 5.7 0.2 Bahrain
2020s 6 6 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher civil liberties rating, Bahrain or Rwanda?
Bahrain, at 6 against 6 in Rwanda as of 2025.
What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Bahrain and Rwanda?
0, with Bahrain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bahrain and Rwanda?
53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
How do Bahrain and Rwanda rank globally for civil liberties rating?
Bahrain ranks 16th and Rwanda ranks 16th of 198 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil liberties rating. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Civil liberties rating
Source
Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 10,083 data points, 1972–2025
Last refreshed

Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.