Poland vs Samoa: Civil liberties rating

Poland
2
in 2025
Samoa
2
in 2025
Poland rank
120th
Samoa rank
120th

Civil liberties rating over time

  • Poland
  • Samoa
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 2 against 2 in Samoa, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Poland ahead.

Poland ranks 120th and Samoa ranks 120th of 198 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 2 and Samoa in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Samoa Difference Ahead
1970s 5.62 2 3.62 Poland
1980s 4.67 2.89 1.78 Poland
1990s 2 2.1 0.1 Samoa
2000s 1.4 2 0.6 Samoa
2010s 1.4 2 0.6 Samoa
2020s 2 2 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher civil liberties rating, Poland or Samoa?
Poland, at 2 against 2 in Samoa as of 2025.
What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Poland and Samoa?
0, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Samoa?
53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
How do Poland and Samoa rank globally for civil liberties rating?
Poland ranks 120th and Samoa ranks 120th 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

Indicator
Civil liberties rating
Source
Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 10,083 data points, 1972–2025
Last refreshed

Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.