South Korea vs Panama: Civil liberties rating
South Korea
2
in 2025
Panama
2
in 2025
South Korea rank
121st
Panama rank
121st
Civil liberties rating over time
- South Korea
- Panama
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 2 against 2 in Panama, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Panama ahead.
South Korea ranks 121st and Panama ranks 121st of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Panama in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Panama | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.5 | 5.62 | 0.125 | Panama |
| 1980s | 4.67 | 4.22 | 0.4444 | South Korea |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 2.7 | 0.4 | Panama |
| 2000s | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 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 Panama?
- South Korea, at 2 against 2 in Panama as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between South Korea and Panama?
- 0, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Panama?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Panama rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- South Korea ranks 121st and Panama 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.