Palau vs Spain: Civil liberties rating
Palau
1
in 2025
Spain
1
in 2025
Palau rank
154th
Spain rank
154th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Palau
- Spain
How they compare
Palau currently reports 1 against 1 in Spain, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Spain ahead.
Palau ranks 154th and Spain ranks 154th of 198 countries.
Palau has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Palau | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2000s | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 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, Palau or Spain?
- Palau, at 1 against 1 in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Palau and Spain?
- 0, with Palau ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Palau and Spain?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2025.
- How do Palau and Spain rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Palau ranks 154th and Spain ranks 154th of 198 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.