Civil liberties rating in Hungary
Hungary: Civil liberties rating was 3 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civil liberties rating in Hungary, 1972–2025
Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for civil liberties rating in Hungary is 3, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil liberties rating in Hungary peaked at 6 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2004.
That places Hungary 96th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.62 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.56 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 1990s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Hungary
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.17 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.35 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.61 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.85 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.21 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 192.02 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civil liberties rating in Hungary?
- Civil liberties rating in Hungary was 3 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil liberties rating recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 1972.
- What is the lowest civil liberties rating recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2004.
- How does Hungary rank for civil liberties rating?
- Hungary ranks 96th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil liberties rating rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil liberties rating. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.