Estonia vs Japan: Civil liberties rating
Estonia
1
in 2025
Japan
1
in 2025
Estonia rank
155th
Japan rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Estonia
- Japan
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 1 against 1 in Japan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Estonia ahead.
Estonia ranks 155th and Japan ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 3 and Japan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 1 | 5 | Estonia |
| 1980s | 6.44 | 1 | 5.44 | Estonia |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | Estonia |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 2 | 0.6 | Japan |
| 2010s | 1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | Japan |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Estonia or Japan?
- Estonia, at 1 against 1 in Japan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Estonia and Japan?
- 0, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Japan?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Estonia and Japan rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Estonia ranks 155th and Japan ranks 155th 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.