Madagascar vs Philippines: Civil liberties rating
Madagascar
4
in 2025
Philippines
4
in 2025
Madagascar rank
69th
Philippines rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Madagascar
- Philippines
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 4 against 4 in Philippines, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Philippines ahead.
Madagascar ranks 69th and Philippines ranks 69th of 198 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Madagascar averaged higher in 4 and Philippines in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.75 | 5.12 | 0.375 | Philippines |
| 1980s | 5.44 | 3.44 | 2 | Madagascar |
| 1990s | 4 | 3.3 | 0.7 | Madagascar |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 3 | 0.4 | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 3.1 | 0.8 | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Madagascar or Philippines?
- Madagascar, at 4 against 4 in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Madagascar and Philippines?
- 0, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Philippines?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Madagascar and Philippines rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Madagascar ranks 69th and Philippines ranks 69th 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.