Australia vs Germany: Civil Liberties Score
Australia
55
in 2025
Germany
55
in 2025
Australia rank
26th
Germany rank
26th
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Australia
- Germany
How they compare
Australia currently reports 55 against 55 in Germany, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Germany ahead.
Australia ranks 26th and Germany ranks 26th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57 | 57.57 | 0.5714 | Germany |
| 2010s | 57.7 | 56.2 | 1.5 | Australia |
| 2020s | 56.33 | 54.83 | 1.5 | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Australia or Germany?
- Australia, at 55 against 55 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Australia and Germany?
- 0, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Germany?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Australia and Germany rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Australia ranks 26th and Germany ranks 26th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil Liberties Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The variable identifies the fine-grained extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Higher scores indicate more liberties.