Guatemala vs Hong Kong: Civil liberties rating
Guatemala
4
in 2025
Hong Kong
4
in 2025
Guatemala rank
69th
Hong Kong rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Guatemala
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 4 against 4 in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 52 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Guatemala ahead.
Guatemala ranks 69th and Hong Kong ranks 69th of 199 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.57 | 2 | 1.57 | Guatemala |
| 1980s | 4.44 | 2.22 | 2.22 | Guatemala |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 2.6 | 1.9 | Guatemala |
| 2000s | 4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 4 | 2.1 | 1.9 | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 4 | 3.83 | 0.1667 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Guatemala or Hong Kong?
- Guatemala, at 4 against 4 in Hong Kong as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Guatemala and Hong Kong?
- 0, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Hong Kong?
- 52 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Guatemala and Hong Kong rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Guatemala ranks 69th and Hong Kong ranks 69th 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.