Burundi vs Ethiopia: Civil liberties rating
Burundi
6
in 2025
Ethiopia
6
in 2025
Burundi rank
16th
Ethiopia rank
16th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Burundi
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 6 against 6 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Burundi ahead.
Burundi ranks 16th and Ethiopia ranks 16th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 3 and Ethiopia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.62 | 6.25 | 0.375 | Burundi |
| 1980s | 6 | 7 | 1 | Ethiopia |
| 1990s | 6.4 | 5 | 1.4 | Burundi |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 5 | 0.2 | Burundi |
| 2010s | 5.5 | 6 | 0.5 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 6 | 6 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Burundi or Ethiopia?
- Burundi, at 6 against 6 in Ethiopia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Burundi and Ethiopia?
- 0, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Ethiopia?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Burundi and Ethiopia rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Burundi ranks 16th and Ethiopia ranks 16th 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.