France vs Namibia: Civil liberties rating
France
2
in 2025
Namibia
2
in 2025
France rank
120th
Namibia rank
120th
Civil liberties rating over time
- France
- Namibia
How they compare
France currently reports 2 against 2 in Namibia, a difference of 0.
Across all 40 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
France ranks 120th and Namibia ranks 120th of 198 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 5 | 3 | Namibia |
| 1980s | 2 | 3 | 1 | Namibia |
| 1990s | 2 | 2.9 | 0.9 | Namibia |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 2 | 0.6 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, France or Namibia?
- France, at 2 against 2 in Namibia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between France and Namibia?
- 0, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Namibia?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do France and Namibia rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- France ranks 120th and Namibia 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.