South Sudan vs Syrian Arab Republic: Political Rights Rating
South Sudan
7
in 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
7
in 2025
South Sudan rank
1st
Syrian Arab Republic rank
1st
Political Rights Rating over time
- South Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 7 against 7 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Syrian Arab Republic has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 1st and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 1st of 199 countries.
Syrian Arab Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.67 | 7 | 0.3333 | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher political rights rating, South Sudan or Syrian Arab Republic?
- South Sudan, at 7 against 7 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in political rights rating between South Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 0, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for political rights rating?
- South Sudan ranks 1st and Syrian Arab Republic 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.