Barbados vs Ireland: Civil liberties rating
Barbados
1
in 2025
Ireland
1
in 2025
Barbados rank
155th
Ireland rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Barbados
- Ireland
How they compare
Barbados currently reports 1 against 1 in Ireland, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Ireland ahead.
Barbados ranks 155th and Ireland ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Barbados averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Barbados | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 1.22 | 1 | 0.2222 | Barbados |
| 1990s | 1 | 1.2 | 0.2 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Barbados or Ireland?
- Barbados, at 1 against 1 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Barbados and Ireland?
- 0, with Barbados ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Barbados and Ireland?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Barbados and Ireland rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Barbados ranks 155th and Ireland ranks 155th of 199 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
Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.