Hong Kong, China vs Sri Lanka: Civil liberties rating
Hong Kong, China
4
in 2025
Sri Lanka
4
in 2025
Hong Kong, China rank
69th
Sri Lanka rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 4 against 4 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.
Across all 52 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong, China ranks 69th and Sri Lanka ranks 69th of 199 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 3 | 1 | Sri Lanka |
| 1980s | 2.22 | 3.89 | 1.67 | Sri Lanka |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 4.7 | 2.1 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 2.4 | 3.7 | 1.3 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 4.1 | 2 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 3.83 | 4 | 0.1667 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Hong Kong, China or Sri Lanka?
- Hong Kong, China, at 4 against 4 in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka?
- 0, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka?
- 52 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 69th and Sri Lanka ranks 69th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) β 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.