Portugal vs Spain: Civil liberties rating
Portugal
1
in 2025
Spain
1
in 2025
Portugal rank
155th
Spain rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Portugal
- Spain
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 1 against 1 in Spain, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Spain ahead.
Portugal ranks 155th and Spain ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.25 | 4 | 0.75 | Spain |
| 1980s | 2 | 2.11 | 0.1111 | Spain |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | Spain |
| 2000s | 1 | 1.2 | 0.2 | Spain |
| 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, Portugal or Spain?
- Portugal, at 1 against 1 in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Portugal and Spain?
- 0, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Spain?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Portugal and Spain rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Portugal ranks 155th and Spain 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.