Eritrea vs Iran: Civil liberties rating
Eritrea
7
in 2025
Iran
7
in 2025
Eritrea rank
1st
Iran rank
1st
Civil liberties rating over time
- Eritrea
- Iran
How they compare
Eritrea currently reports 7 against 7 in Iran, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Iran ahead.
Eritrea ranks 1st and Iran ranks 1st of 199 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Eritrea averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.43 | 6.71 | 2.29 | Iran |
| 2000s | 6 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 7 | 6 | 1 | Eritrea |
| 2020s | 7 | 6.5 | 0.5 | Eritrea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Eritrea or Iran?
- Eritrea, at 7 against 7 in Iran as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Eritrea and Iran?
- 0, with Eritrea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and Iran?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2025.
- How do Eritrea and Iran rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Eritrea ranks 1st and Iran 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.