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
1234197219982025

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

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.