Hong Kong vs USSR: Civil liberties rating
Hong Kong
4
in 2025
USSR
4
in 1990
Hong Kong rank
69th
USSR rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Hong Kong
- USSR
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 4 against 4 in USSR, a difference of 0.
Across all 17 years both countries report, USSR has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 69th and USSR ranks 69th of 199 countries.
USSR has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 6 | 4 | USSR |
| 1980s | 2.22 | 6.44 | 4.22 | USSR |
| 1990s | 3 | 4 | 1 | USSR |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Hong Kong or USSR?
- Hong Kong, at 4 against 4 in USSR as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Hong Kong and USSR?
- 0, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and USSR?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 1990.
- How do Hong Kong and USSR rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Hong Kong ranks 69th and USSR 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.