Mexico vs USSR: Civil liberties rating
Mexico
4
in 2025
USSR
4
in 1990
Mexico rank
69th
USSR rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Mexico
- USSR
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 4 against 4 in USSR, a difference of 0.
Across all 18 years both countries report, USSR has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 69th and USSR ranks 69th of 199 countries.
USSR has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.38 | 6 | 2.62 | USSR |
| 1980s | 3.89 | 6.44 | 2.56 | USSR |
| 1990s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Mexico or USSR?
- Mexico, at 4 against 4 in USSR as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Mexico and USSR?
- 0, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and USSR?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 1990.
- How do Mexico and USSR rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Mexico ranks 69th and USSR 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.