South Korea vs Latvia: Civil liberties rating
South Korea
2
in 2025
Latvia
2
in 2025
South Korea rank
121st
Latvia rank
121st
Civil liberties rating over time
- South Korea
- Latvia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 2 against 2 in Latvia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Latvia ahead.
South Korea ranks 121st and Latvia ranks 121st of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Latvia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Latvia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.5 | 6 | 0.5 | Latvia |
| 1980s | 4.67 | 6.44 | 1.78 | Latvia |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 2.5 | 0.2 | Latvia |
| 2000s | 2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, South Korea or Latvia?
- South Korea, at 2 against 2 in Latvia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between South Korea and Latvia?
- 0, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Latvia?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Latvia rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- South Korea ranks 121st and Latvia ranks 121st 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.