Germany vs New Zealand: Civil liberties rating
Germany
1
in 2025
New Zealand
1
in 2025
Germany rank
155th
New Zealand rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Germany
- New Zealand
How they compare
Germany currently reports 1 against 1 in New Zealand, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 155th and New Zealand ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 1 | 1 | Germany |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 1 | 0.2 | Germany |
| 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, Germany or New Zealand?
- Germany, at 1 against 1 in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Germany and New Zealand?
- 0, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and New Zealand?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Germany and New Zealand rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Germany ranks 155th and New Zealand 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.