Malawi vs Nauru: Civil liberties rating
Malawi
3
in 2025
Nauru
3
in 2025
Malawi rank
97th
Nauru rank
97th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Malawi
- Nauru
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 3 against 3 in Nauru, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Malawi ahead.
Malawi ranks 97th and Nauru ranks 97th of 199 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Nauru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.25 | 2 | 4.25 | Malawi |
| 1980s | 6.89 | 2 | 4.89 | Malawi |
| 1990s | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.5 | Malawi |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 1.5 | 2.2 | Malawi |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.8 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Malawi or Nauru?
- Malawi, at 3 against 3 in Nauru as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Malawi and Nauru?
- 0, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Nauru?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Malawi and Nauru rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Malawi ranks 97th and Nauru 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.