Hungary vs Israel: Civil liberties rating
Hungary
3
in 2025
Israel
3
in 2025
Hungary rank
97th
Israel rank
97th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Hungary
- Israel
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 3 against 3 in Israel, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 97th and Israel ranks 97th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 2 and Israel in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Israel | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.62 | 2.62 | 3 | Hungary |
| 1980s | 4.56 | 2 | 2.56 | Hungary |
| 1990s | 2 | 2.6 | 0.6 | Israel |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 2.5 | 1.1 | Israel |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 2.3 | 0.2 | Israel |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Hungary or Israel?
- Hungary, at 3 against 3 in Israel as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Hungary and Israel?
- 0, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Israel?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Hungary and Israel rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Hungary ranks 97th and Israel ranks 97th 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.