Malta vs Taiwan: Civil liberties rating
Malta
1
in 2025
Taiwan
1
in 2025
Malta rank
155th
Taiwan rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Malta
- Taiwan
How they compare
Malta currently reports 1 against 1 in Taiwan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Taiwan ahead.
Malta ranks 155th and Taiwan ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Malta averaged higher in 1 and Taiwan in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malta | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.75 | 4.88 | 3.12 | Taiwan |
| 1980s | 3 | 4.44 | 1.44 | Taiwan |
| 1990s | 1 | 2.7 | 1.7 | Taiwan |
| 2000s | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | Taiwan |
| 2010s | 1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | Taiwan |
| 2020s | 1.33 | 1 | 0.3333 | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Malta or Taiwan?
- Malta, at 1 against 1 in Taiwan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Malta and Taiwan?
- 0, with Malta ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Taiwan?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Malta and Taiwan rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Malta ranks 155th and Taiwan ranks 155th 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.