Ireland vs Puerto Rico: Civil liberties rating
Ireland
1
in 2025
Puerto Rico
1
in 2015
Ireland rank
155th
Puerto Rico rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Ireland
- Puerto Rico
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 1 against 1 in Puerto Rico, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 42 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Puerto Rico ahead.
Ireland ranks 155th and Puerto Rico ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Puerto Rico in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Puerto Rico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.43 | 1.14 | 0.2857 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | Puerto Rico |
| 2000s | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | Puerto Rico |
| 2010s | 1 | 1.67 | 0.6667 | Puerto Rico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Ireland or Puerto Rico?
- Ireland, at 1 against 1 in Puerto Rico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Ireland and Puerto Rico?
- 0, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Puerto Rico?
- 42 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2015.
- How do Ireland and Puerto Rico rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Ireland ranks 155th and Puerto Rico 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.