Colombia vs Ecuador: Civil Liberties Score
Colombia
38
in 2025
Ecuador
37
in 2025
Colombia rank
94th
Ecuador rank
97th
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Colombia
- Ecuador
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 38 against 37 in Ecuador, a difference of 1.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Ecuador ahead.
Colombia ranks 94th and Ecuador ranks 97th of 197 countries.
Ecuador has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Ecuador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.57 | 40.57 | 6 | Ecuador |
| 2010s | 34.9 | 36.1 | 1.2 | Ecuador |
| 2020s | 37.67 | 38.67 | 1 | Ecuador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Colombia or Ecuador?
- Colombia, at 38 against 37 in Ecuador as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Colombia and Ecuador?
- 1, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Ecuador?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Colombia and Ecuador rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Colombia ranks 94th and Ecuador ranks 97th 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.