Poland vs Sao Tome and Principe: Civil liberties rating
Poland
2
in 2025
Sao Tome and Principe
2
in 2025
Poland rank
121st
Sao Tome and Principe rank
121st
Civil liberties rating over time
- Poland
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Poland currently reports 2 against 2 in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 50 shared years of data; in 1975 it was Poland ahead.
Poland ranks 121st and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 121st of 199 countries.
Sao Tome and Principe has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.4 | 5.4 | 0 | — |
| 1980s | 4.67 | 6.56 | 1.89 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 1990s | 2 | 2.5 | 0.5 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 2 | 0.6 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 2 | 0.6 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2020s | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Poland or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Poland, at 2 against 2 in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Poland and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 0, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 50 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2025.
- How do Poland and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Poland ranks 121st and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 121st 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.