Malaysia vs Mexico: Civil liberties rating
Malaysia
4
in 2025
Mexico
4
in 2025
Malaysia rank
69th
Mexico rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Malaysia
- Mexico
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 4 against 4 in Mexico, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Mexico ahead.
Malaysia ranks 69th and Mexico ranks 69th of 199 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.62 | 3.38 | 0.25 | Malaysia |
| 1980s | 4.56 | 3.89 | 0.6667 | Malaysia |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 3.8 | 0.9 | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 2.6 | 1.7 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 4 | 3 | 1 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Malaysia or Mexico?
- Malaysia, at 4 against 4 in Mexico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Malaysia and Mexico?
- 0, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Mexico?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Malaysia and Mexico rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Malaysia ranks 69th and Mexico ranks 69th 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.