Congo vs Iraq: Civil liberties rating

Congo
6
in 2025
Iraq
6
in 2025
Congo rank
16th
Iraq rank
16th

Civil liberties rating over time

  • Congo
  • Iraq
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 6 against 6 in Iraq, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Iraq ahead.

Congo ranks 16th and Iraq ranks 16th of 198 countries.

Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Iraq Difference Ahead
1970s 6.38 6.88 0.5 Iraq
1980s 6 6.89 0.8889 Iraq
1990s 4.3 7 2.7 Iraq
2000s 4.5 6 1.5 Iraq
2010s 5 6 1 Iraq
2020s 5.83 6 0.1667 Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher civil liberties rating, Congo or Iraq?
Congo, at 6 against 6 in Iraq as of 2025.
What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Congo and Iraq?
0, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Iraq?
53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
How do Congo and Iraq rank globally for civil liberties rating?
Congo ranks 16th and Iraq 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.