Lesotho vs Sierra Leone: Civil liberties rating
Lesotho
3
in 2025
Sierra Leone
3
in 2025
Lesotho rank
97th
Sierra Leone rank
97th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Lesotho
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 3 against 3 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Lesotho ranks 97th and Sierra Leone ranks 97th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 1 and Sierra Leone in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.12 | 5 | 0.875 | Sierra Leone |
| 1980s | 5.22 | 5 | 0.2222 | Lesotho |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 5.5 | 1.4 | Sierra Leone |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 3.5 | 0.3 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 3 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Lesotho or Sierra Leone?
- Lesotho, at 3 against 3 in Sierra Leone as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Lesotho and Sierra Leone?
- 0, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Sierra Leone?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Lesotho and Sierra Leone rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Lesotho ranks 97th and Sierra Leone ranks 97th 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.