Ireland vs New Zealand: Civil Liberties Score
Ireland
58
in 2025
New Zealand
59
in 2025
Ireland rank
6th
New Zealand rank
3rd
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Ireland
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 59 against 58 in Ireland, a difference of 1.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 6th and New Zealand ranks 3rd of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and New Zealand in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58 | 57.14 | 0.8571 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 57.7 | 57.9 | 0.2 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 58 | 59 | 1 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Ireland or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 59 against 58 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Ireland and New Zealand?
- 1, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and New Zealand rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Ireland ranks 6th and New Zealand ranks 3rd 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.