Denmark vs Netherlands: Civil liberties rating
Denmark
1
in 2025
Netherlands
1
in 2025
Denmark rank
154th
Netherlands rank
154th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Denmark
- Netherlands
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 1 against 1 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.
Across all 53 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 154th and Netherlands ranks 154th of 198 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Denmark or Netherlands?
- Denmark, at 1 against 1 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Denmark and Netherlands?
- 0, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Netherlands?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Netherlands rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Denmark ranks 154th and Netherlands ranks 154th 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.