North Korea vs South Sudan: Civil Liberties Score
North Korea
3
in 2025
South Sudan
4
in 2025
North Korea rank
195th
South Sudan rank
193rd
Civil Liberties Score over time
- North Korea
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 4 against 3 in North Korea, a difference of 1.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times North Korea's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 195th and South Sudan ranks 193rd of 197 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.89 | 11.22 | 8.33 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 3 | 4 | 1 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, North Korea or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 4 against 3 in North Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between North Korea and South Sudan?
- 1, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do North Korea and South Sudan rank globally for civil liberties score?
- North Korea ranks 195th and South Sudan ranks 193rd of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) β 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.