Botswana vs Namibia: Civil Liberties Score
Botswana
44
in 2025
Namibia
45
in 2025
Botswana rank
77th
Namibia rank
74th
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Botswana
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 45 against 44 in Botswana, a difference of 1.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 77th and Namibia ranks 74th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and Namibia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.43 | 44.86 | 2.57 | Botswana |
| 2010s | 45 | 46.2 | 1.2 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 44 | 45.67 | 1.67 | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Botswana or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 45 against 44 in Botswana as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Botswana and Namibia?
- 1, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Namibia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Botswana and Namibia rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Botswana ranks 77th and Namibia ranks 74th 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.