Cameroon vs Ethiopia: Civil Liberties Score
Cameroon
9
in 2025
Ethiopia
10
in 2025
Cameroon rank
177th
Ethiopia rank
174th
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Cameroon
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 10 against 9 in Cameroon, a difference of 1.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Cameroon's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Cameroon ranks 177th and Ethiopia ranks 174th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 1 and Ethiopia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.57 | 20 | 4.43 | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 14.6 | 11.1 | 3.5 | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 9 | 10.83 | 1.83 | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Cameroon or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 10 against 9 in Cameroon as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Cameroon and Ethiopia?
- 1, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Ethiopia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Cameroon and Ethiopia rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Cameroon ranks 177th and Ethiopia ranks 174th 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.