Latvia vs Samoa: Civil liberties rating
Latvia
2
in 2025
Samoa
2
in 2025
Latvia rank
120th
Samoa rank
120th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Latvia
- Samoa
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 2 against 2 in Samoa, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 120th and Samoa ranks 120th of 198 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 3 and Samoa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 2 | 4 | Latvia |
| 1980s | 6.44 | 2.89 | 3.56 | Latvia |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.4 | Latvia |
| 2000s | 1.5 | 2 | 0.5 | Samoa |
| 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, Latvia or Samoa?
- Latvia, at 2 against 2 in Samoa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Latvia and Samoa?
- 0, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Samoa?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Samoa rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Latvia ranks 120th and Samoa ranks 120th of 198 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.