CS2 Ranks & Rating Distribution
Understand where you stand in the competitive landscape
Note: Valve publishes no official rank numbers — here's where these come from
The Premier rating and Competitive skill-group percentages below come from Leetify match data aggregated by Esports Tales (Season 4, March 2026 snapshot). FACEIT figures are different: exact counts from the official FACEIT rankings. The three ladders measure different populations, so each section states its own source, date and denominator, and we never convert between them.
Where Do I Rank?
Your percentile, how rare your rank is, and how far the next tier is.
Reading these figures:“top 8%” means roughly 8% of the measured population is at or above that level — a smaller number is a higher standing. Each ladder measures a different population, named under every result.
Want the full picture — ADR, aim, utility and how you compare with players at your level? Look up your CSDB stats profile →
Each ladder is answered on its own terms: they measure different populations, and there is no official conversion between them — see the three ladders.
Premier Mode Rating Distribution
Premier uses a numeric, open-ended CS Rating instead of badges. Valve gives the rating bands no official names — the community goes by colour. Distribution data: Leetify match data, aggregated by Esports Tales — Season 4 snapshot, March 2026; refreshed here as each new seasonal snapshot publishes.
Key Insights
- Skill Bell Curve: Half of all ranked players sit between 5,000-15,000 rating (50% of the tracked population)
- Above Average Gap: Fewer than 1 in 3 players exceed 15,000 rating (top 28%)
- Elite Barrier: Reaching 25,000+ puts you in the top 3.0% — and 30,000+ in the top 0.6%
- Leaderboard Band: 30,000+ is where regional leaderboards begin — the gold band
Competitive Mode Ranks
The classic 18-rank system still used in Competitive matchmaking — tracked separately on every map in CS2. Percentages show each rank's share of tracked map ranks per Leetify match data, aggregated by Esports Tales (March 2026).
Silver 1
16.1% of map ranks
Silver 2
11.5% of map ranks
Silver 3
7.1% of map ranks
Silver 4
7.5% of map ranks
Silver Elite
7.6% of map ranks
Silver Elite Master
7.9% of map ranks
Gold Nova 1
7.9% of map ranks
Gold Nova 2
7.4% of map ranks
Gold Nova 3
6.7% of map ranks
Gold Nova Master
5.7% of map ranks
Master Guardian 1
4.5% of map ranks
Master Guardian 2
3.4% of map ranks
Master Guardian Elite
2.5% of map ranks
Distinguished Master Guardian
1.7% of map ranks
Legendary Eagle
1.1% of map ranks
Legendary Eagle Master
1% of map ranks
Supreme Master First Class
0.4% of map ranks
Global Elite
0.2% of map ranks
Entry Level (Silver)
~58% of map ranks • Learning the game fundamentals
Intermediate (Gold Nova)
~28% of map ranks • Developing consistency and map knowledge
Advanced (Master Guardian – DMG)
~12% of map ranks • Strong mechanics and game sense
Top Tier (Legendary Eagle+)
~2.7% of map ranks • The thin top of the ladder
FACEIT Levels at a Glance
The third ladder most serious players climb. Unlike the figures above, these are exact counts from the official FACEIT rankings (July 2026) — 1,913,082 ranked players across five regions.
Level 12.1%
Level 27.3%
Level 39.6%
Level 413.4%
Level 513.7%
Level 611.7%
Level 711.1%
Level 810.5%
Level 98.3%
Level 1012.4%Full FACEIT distribution, ELO ranges and regional breakdown →
The Climb
Every rung of each ladder in order, with the share of the measured population at or above it. The three are shown separately because they measure different populations — a rung on one is not a rung on another.
The FACEIT ladder, bottom to top
- Level 10top 12%
- Level 9top 21%
- Level 8top 31%
- Level 7top 42%
- Level 6top 54%
- Level 5top 68%
- Level 4top 81%
- Level 3top 91%
- Level 2top 98%
- Level 1top 100%
Each figure is the share of the measured population at or above that rung — the higher you climb, the smaller the group you are being compared with.
The Premier ladder, bottom to top
- 30,000+top 0.6%
- 25,000+top 3.0%
- 20,000+top 8.5%
- 15,000+top 28%
- 10,000+top 55%
- 5,000+top 79%
- 0+top 100%
Each figure is the share of the measured population at or above that rung — the higher you climb, the smaller the group you are being compared with.
Understand the Three Ladders
CS2 skill lives on three separate ladders, and they measure different populations — which is why this page never converts one into another:
- Premier (CS Rating) — Valve's flagship queue: one open-ended numeric rating per account, seasonal, with a pick-ban map veto. Distribution above covers ranked players seen by an external match tracker. See Premier ranks & seasons.
- Competitive (skill groups) — the classic 18 badges, now tracked per map. One player can be Global Elite on Mirage and Gold Nova on Ancient, so the distribution counts map ranks, not people.
- FACEIT (ELO levels) — the third-party ladder where most organised play happens: 10 levels over an open ELO ladder, never resetting. Our figures are exact counts of ranked accounts in the official rankings.
There is no official mapping between the three — any conversion chart you find is guesswork. Our Premier rank equivalent guide explains why.
Tips for Ranking Up
5,000-10,000 Range
- Master spray control on M4 and AK-47
- Learn basic map positions and callouts
- Focus on crosshair placement and pre-aiming
- Communicate with your team consistently
10,000-15,000 Range
- Develop consistent utility usage on each map
- Improve your game sense and positioning
- Learn economy management and buy strategies
- Analyze your demo replays to find mistakes
15,000-20,000 Range
- Master advanced positioning and angles
- Perfect your utility executes with a team
- Develop read-based play for counter-strategies
- Study pro player setups and strategies
20,000+ Range
- Perfect all mechanics to minimize mistakes
- Focus on team coordination and shotcalls
- Adapt strategies based on opponent weaknesses
- Practice with quality teammates consistently
Universal Ranking Tips
- Play Consistently: Regular practice builds muscle memory and game sense
- Find Your Role: Excel in a specific role (rifler, support, IGL) rather than trying to do everything
- Mental Health Matters: Take breaks to avoid tilt; your mental state impacts performance
- Demo Review: Watch your replays to identify recurring mistakes and bad habits
- Team > Solo: Playing with a consistent team accelerates improvement significantly
- Learn, Don't Grind: Focus on improving specific skills rather than just grinding hours
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premier Mode rating in CS2?
How does the rating distribution affect matchmaking?
What's a good rating in CS2?
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Are these distribution percentages accurate?
Use This Data
Every figure on this page is available as a dataset, with the source, snapshot date, methodology and population scope attached to each row — so a share can never be quoted without its denominator. Free to cite with attribution to CSDB.gg and to the source named on each dataset.
- Download CSV — all three ladders
- JSON API —
/api/ranks/current/, optional?ladder=premier|competitive|faceit