Which has higher private civil liberties index, Eritrea or Vatican?

Vatican, at 0.072 against 0.007 in Eritrea as of 1870.

Where does this data come from?

V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Eritrea vs Vatican: Private Civil Liberties Index

Eritrea

0.007

in 2025

Vatican

0.072

in 1870

Eritrea rank

175th

Vatican rank

173rd

Private Civil Liberties Index over time

Eritrea
Vatican

How they compare

Vatican currently reports 0.072 against 0.007 in Eritrea, a difference of 0.065.

That makes Vatican's figure about 10.3 times Eritrea's.

Eritrea ranks 175th and Vatican ranks 173rd of 176 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher private civil liberties index, Eritrea or Vatican?: Vatican, at 0.072 against 0.007 in Eritrea as of 1870.
What is the difference in private civil liberties index between Eritrea and Vatican?: 0.065, with Vatican ahead.
How do Eritrea and Vatican rank globally for private civil liberties index?: Eritrea ranks 175th and Vatican ranks 173rd of 176 countries.
Where does this data come from?: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Private Civil Liberties Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,494 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.