Palau vs Taiwan: Civil liberties rating
Palau
1
in 2025
Taiwan
1
in 2025
Palau rank
155th
Taiwan rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Palau
- Taiwan
How they compare
Palau currently reports 1 against 1 in Taiwan, a difference of 0.
Across all 32 years both countries report, Taiwan has been ahead every year.
Palau ranks 155th and Taiwan ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Taiwan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Palau | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 2.33 | 0.3333 | Taiwan |
| 2000s | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | Taiwan |
| 2010s | 1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | Taiwan |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Palau or Taiwan?
- Palau, at 1 against 1 in Taiwan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Palau and Taiwan?
- 0, with Palau ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Palau and Taiwan?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2025.
- How do Palau and Taiwan rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Palau 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.