Ukraine vs USSR: Civil liberties rating
Ukraine
4
in 2025
USSR
4
in 1990
Ukraine rank
69th
USSR rank
69th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Ukraine
- USSR
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 4 against 4 in USSR, a difference of 0.
Across all 18 years both countries report, USSR has been ahead every year.
Ukraine ranks 69th and USSR ranks 69th of 199 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ukraine | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1980s | 6.44 | 6.44 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Ukraine or USSR?
- Ukraine, at 4 against 4 in USSR as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Ukraine and USSR?
- 0, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ukraine and USSR?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 1990.
- How do Ukraine and USSR rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Ukraine ranks 69th and USSR 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.