Hong Kong vs Ukraine: Civil liberties rating
Hong Kong
4
in 2025
Ukraine
4
in 2025
Hong Kong rank
69th
Ukraine rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Hong Kong
- Ukraine
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 4 against 4 in Ukraine, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 52 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Ukraine ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 69th and Ukraine ranks 69th of 199 countries.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 6 | 4 | Ukraine |
| 1980s | 2.22 | 6.44 | 4.22 | Ukraine |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 3.8 | 1.2 | Ukraine |
| 2000s | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 3.1 | 1 | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 3.83 | 3.83 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Hong Kong or Ukraine?
- Hong Kong, at 4 against 4 in Ukraine as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Hong Kong and Ukraine?
- 0, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Ukraine?
- 52 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Hong Kong and Ukraine rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Hong Kong ranks 69th and Ukraine 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.