North Korea vs Yemen: Civil Rights Score
North Korea
1
in 2025
Yemen
1
in 2025
North Korea rank
117th
Yemen rank
117th
Civil Rights Score over time
- North Korea
- Yemen
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 1 against 1 in Yemen, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Yemen has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 117th and Yemen ranks 117th of 128 countries.
Yemen has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 4.33 | 3.33 | Yemen |
| 2010s | 1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil rights score, North Korea or Yemen?
- North Korea, at 1 against 1 in Yemen as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil rights score between North Korea and Yemen?
- 0, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Yemen?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do North Korea and Yemen rank globally for civil rights score?
- North Korea ranks 117th and Yemen ranks 117th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil Rights Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which civil rights are codified in law, and the state prosecutes any violations and works to prevent discrimination.