Saudi Arabia vs Syria: Civil liberties rating
Saudi Arabia
6
in 2025
Syria
6
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
16th
Syria rank
16th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 6 against 6 in Syria, a difference of 0.
Across all 53 years both countries report, Syria has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 16th and Syria ranks 16th of 199 countries.
Syria has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 6.5 | 0.5 | Syria |
| 1980s | 6.67 | 7 | 0.3333 | Syria |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 7 | 0.2 | Syria |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 6.6 | 0.1 | Syria |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 6.9 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 6.67 | 6.67 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Saudi Arabia or Syria?
- Saudi Arabia, at 6 against 6 in Syria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Saudi Arabia and Syria?
- 0, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Syria?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Syria rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 16th and Syria ranks 16th 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.