Civil liberties rating in Rwanda
Rwanda: Civil liberties rating was 6 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
6
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
16th
of 198 countries
All-time high
7
in 1994
All-time low
5
in 1974
Years of data
53
1972–2025
Civil liberties rating in Rwanda, 1972–2025
Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, civil liberties rating in Rwanda stood at 6.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil liberties rating in Rwanda peaked at 7 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1974.
Rwanda ranks 16th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.5 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| 1980s | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Rwanda
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1214 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9964 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9131 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3611 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 251.19 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civil liberties rating in Rwanda?
- Civil liberties rating in Rwanda was 6 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil liberties rating recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 1994.
- What is the lowest civil liberties rating recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1974.
- How does Rwanda rank for civil liberties rating?
- Rwanda ranks 16th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil liberties rating rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.