New Zealand vs Palau: Civil liberties rating
New Zealand
1
in 2025
Palau
1
in 2025
New Zealand rank
155th
Palau rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- New Zealand
- Palau
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 1 against 1 in Palau, a difference of 0.
Across all 32 years both countries report, Palau has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 155th and Palau ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Palau has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Palau | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 2 | 1 | Palau |
| 2000s | 1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | Palau |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, New Zealand or Palau?
- New Zealand, at 1 against 1 in Palau as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between New Zealand and Palau?
- 0, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Palau?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Palau rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- New Zealand ranks 155th and Palau 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.