Cyprus vs Samoa: Civil liberties rating
Cyprus
2
in 2025
Samoa
2
in 2025
Cyprus rank
120th
Samoa rank
120th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Cyprus
- Samoa
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 2 against 2 in Samoa, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Cyprus ahead.
Cyprus ranks 120th and Samoa ranks 120th of 198 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 1 and Samoa in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.62 | 2 | 1.62 | Cyprus |
| 1980s | 2 | 2.89 | 0.8889 | Samoa |
| 1990s | 1 | 2.1 | 1.1 | Samoa |
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | 1 | Samoa |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 | 1 | Samoa |
| 2020s | 1.17 | 2 | 0.8333 | Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Cyprus or Samoa?
- Cyprus, at 2 against 2 in Samoa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Cyprus and Samoa?
- 0, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Samoa?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Samoa rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Cyprus ranks 120th and Samoa ranks 120th 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
Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.