Bhutan vs Malawi: Civil liberties rating
Bhutan
3
in 2025
Malawi
3
in 2025
Bhutan rank
97th
Malawi rank
97th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Bhutan
- Malawi
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 3 against 3 in Malawi, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Malawi ahead.
Bhutan ranks 97th and Malawi ranks 97th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 4 and Malawi in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.25 | 6.25 | 2 | Malawi |
| 1980s | 5 | 6.89 | 1.89 | Malawi |
| 1990s | 6.3 | 4.2 | 2.1 | Bhutan |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 3.7 | 1.5 | Bhutan |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 3.5 | 0.8 | Bhutan |
| 2020s | 3.67 | 3 | 0.6667 | Bhutan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Bhutan or Malawi?
- Bhutan, at 3 against 3 in Malawi as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Bhutan and Malawi?
- 0, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Malawi?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Bhutan and Malawi rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Bhutan ranks 97th and Malawi ranks 97th 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.