Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates: Civil liberties rating
Saudi Arabia
6
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
6
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
16th
United Arab Emirates rank
16th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 6 against 6 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 16th and United Arab Emirates ranks 16th of 199 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 5 | 1 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 6.67 | 5 | 1.67 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 5 | 1.8 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 5.3 | 1.2 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 5.9 | 1 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 6.67 | 6 | 0.6667 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
- Saudi Arabia, at 6 against 6 in United Arab Emirates as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?
- 0, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 16th and United Arab Emirates ranks 16th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) β 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.