Brunei Darussalam vs Oman: Political Rights Rating
Brunei Darussalam
6
in 2025
Oman
6
in 2025
Brunei Darussalam rank
44th
Oman rank
44th
Political Rights Rating over time
- Brunei Darussalam
- Oman
How they compare
Brunei Darussalam currently reports 6 against 6 in Oman, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 47 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Oman ahead.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 44th and Oman ranks 44th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Brunei Darussalam averaged higher in 2 and Oman in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brunei Darussalam | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 6.8 | 0.8 | Oman |
| 1980s | 6 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 6 | 0.8 | Brunei Darussalam |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 6 | 0.2 | Brunei Darussalam |
| 2010s | 6 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 6 | 6 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher political rights rating, Brunei Darussalam or Oman?
- Brunei Darussalam, at 6 against 6 in Oman as of 2025.
- What is the difference in political rights rating between Brunei Darussalam and Oman?
- 0, with Brunei Darussalam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brunei Darussalam and Oman?
- 47 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Brunei Darussalam and Oman rank globally for political rights rating?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 44th and Oman ranks 44th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Political Rights Rating. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Identifies the extent of free and fair elections, political pluralism and participation, and a functioning government. Lower ratings indicate more rights.