Denmark vs Iceland: Civil Liberties Score
Denmark
57
in 2025
Iceland
57
in 2025
Denmark rank
12th
Iceland rank
12th
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 57 against 57 in Iceland, a difference of 0.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 12th and Iceland ranks 12th of 197 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.86 | 59.86 | 2 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 57.5 | 58.9 | 1.4 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 57 | 57 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Denmark or Iceland?
- Denmark, at 57 against 57 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Denmark and Iceland?
- 0, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Denmark ranks 12th and Iceland ranks 12th 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.