Kenya vs USSR: Civil liberties rating
Kenya
4
in 2025
USSR
4
in 1990
Kenya rank
69th
USSR rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Kenya
- USSR
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 4 against 4 in USSR, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 1972 it was USSR ahead.
Kenya ranks 69th and USSR ranks 69th of 199 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 1 and USSR in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.38 | 6 | 1.62 | USSR |
| 1980s | 5.22 | 6.44 | 1.22 | USSR |
| 1990s | 6 | 4 | 2 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Kenya or USSR?
- Kenya, at 4 against 4 in USSR as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Kenya and USSR?
- 0, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and USSR?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 1990.
- How do Kenya and USSR rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Kenya 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.