Central African Republic vs South Sudan: Civil liberties rating
Central African Republic
7
in 2025
South Sudan
7
in 2025
Central African Republic rank
1st
South Sudan rank
1st
Civil liberties rating over time
- Central African Republic
- South Sudan
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 7 against 7 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Sudan ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 1st and South Sudan ranks 1st of 199 countries.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.56 | 6.22 | 0.3333 | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
- Central African Republic, at 7 against 7 in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Central African Republic and South Sudan?
- 0, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and South Sudan rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Central African Republic ranks 1st and South Sudan ranks 1st 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.