Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Viet Nam: Political Rights Rating
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
7
in 2025
Viet Nam
7
in 2025
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
1st
Viet Nam rank
1st
Political Rights Rating over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 7 against 7 in Viet Nam, a difference of 0.
Across all 49 years both countries report, Viet Nam has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st and Viet Nam ranks 1st of 199 countries.
Viet Nam has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.25 | 7 | 0.75 | Viet Nam |
| 1980s | 6.33 | 6.78 | 0.4444 | Viet Nam |
| 1990s | 6.7 | 7 | 0.3 | Viet Nam |
| 2000s | 5.9 | 7 | 1.1 | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 7 | 0.6 | Viet Nam |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher political rights rating, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Viet Nam?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 7 against 7 in Viet Nam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in political rights rating between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Viet Nam?
- 0, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Viet Nam?
- 49 years are reported by both, from 1976 to 2025.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Viet Nam rank globally for political rights rating?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st and Viet Nam ranks 1st 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.