Lebanon vs USSR: Political Rights Rating
Lebanon
5
in 2025
USSR
5
in 1990
Lebanon rank
64th
USSR rank
64th
Political Rights Rating over time
- Lebanon
- USSR
How they compare
Lebanon currently reports 5 against 5 in USSR, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 1972 it was USSR ahead.
Lebanon ranks 64th and USSR ranks 64th of 199 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Lebanon averaged higher in 1 and USSR in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lebanon | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.25 | 6.38 | 3.12 | USSR |
| 1980s | 5.22 | 6.44 | 1.22 | USSR |
| 1990s | 6 | 5 | 1 | Lebanon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher political rights rating, Lebanon or USSR?
- Lebanon, at 5 against 5 in USSR as of 2025.
- What is the difference in political rights rating between Lebanon and USSR?
- 0, with Lebanon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lebanon and USSR?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 1990.
- How do Lebanon and USSR rank globally for political rights rating?
- Lebanon ranks 64th and USSR ranks 64th 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.