Nigeria vs Uganda: Civil Liberties Score
Nigeria
24
in 2025
Uganda
23
in 2025
Nigeria rank
132nd
Uganda rank
135th
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Nigeria
- Uganda
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 24 against 23 in Uganda, a difference of 1.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Uganda ahead.
Nigeria ranks 132nd and Uganda ranks 135th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.57 | 30.29 | 1.71 | Uganda |
| 2010s | 25.9 | 26.1 | 0.2 | Uganda |
| 2020s | 23.67 | 23.5 | 0.1667 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Nigeria or Uganda?
- Nigeria, at 24 against 23 in Uganda as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Nigeria and Uganda?
- 1, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Uganda?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Nigeria and Uganda rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Nigeria ranks 132nd and Uganda ranks 135th 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.