Singapore vs Sri Lanka: Civil liberties rating
Singapore
4
in 2025
Sri Lanka
4
in 2025
Singapore rank
69th
Sri Lanka rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 4 against 4 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Singapore ahead.
Singapore ranks 69th and Sri Lanka ranks 69th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Singapore averaged higher in 4 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 3 | 2 | Singapore |
| 1980s | 4.89 | 3.89 | 1 | Singapore |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 4.7 | 0.1 | Singapore |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.5 | Singapore |
| 2010s | 4 | 4.1 | 0.1 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Singapore or Sri Lanka?
- Singapore, at 4 against 4 in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Singapore and Sri Lanka?
- 0, with Singapore ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and Sri Lanka?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Singapore and Sri Lanka rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Singapore ranks 69th and Sri Lanka ranks 69th 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.