What is civil liberties rating in Benin?

Civil liberties rating in Benin was 3 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest civil liberties rating recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 7 in 1975.

What is the lowest civil liberties rating recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 2 in 1995.

How does Benin rank for civil liberties rating?

Benin ranks 96th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil liberties rating rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Benin data come from?

The figures come from Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil liberties rating. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Civil liberties rating in Benin

Name: Civil liberties rating in Benin
Creator: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Benin: Civil liberties rating was 3 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

96th

of 198 countries

All-time high

in 1975

All-time low

in 1995

Years of data

1972–2025

Civil liberties rating in Benin, 1972–2025

Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for civil liberties rating in Benin is 3, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil liberties rating in Benin peaked at 7 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 2, in 1995.

That places Benin 96th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	6.25	5	7	8
1980s	6.67	6	7	9
1990s	2.7	2	4	10
2000s	2	2	2	10
2010s	2	2	2	10
2020s	2.83	2	3	6

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More reference data data for Benin

Spring temperature anomalies 0.1837 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.3347 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.48 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2392 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.5 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 123.58 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is civil liberties rating in Benin?: Civil liberties rating in Benin was 3 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil liberties rating recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 7 in 1975.
What is the lowest civil liberties rating recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 2 in 1995.
How does Benin rank for civil liberties rating?: Benin ranks 96th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil liberties rating rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?: The figures come from Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil liberties rating. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Civil liberties rating
Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 199 places, 10,083 data points, 1972–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.