Iceland vs Sweden: Civil liberties rating
Iceland
1
in 2025
Sweden
1
in 2025
Iceland rank
155th
Sweden rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Iceland
- Sweden
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 1 against 1 in Sweden, a difference of 0.
Across all 53 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 155th and Sweden ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Iceland or Sweden?
- Iceland, at 1 against 1 in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Iceland and Sweden?
- 0, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Sweden?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Iceland and Sweden rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Iceland ranks 155th and Sweden ranks 155th 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.