Civil liberties rating in Italy
Italy: Civil liberties rating was 2 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
2
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
121st
of 199 countries
All-time high
3
in 1993
All-time low
1
in 1976
Years of data
53
1972–2025
Civil liberties rating in Italy, 1972–2025
Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for civil liberties rating in Italy is 2, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 100.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil liberties rating in Italy peaked at 3 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1976.
Italy ranks 121st of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 53 years of available data.
Civil liberties rating in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2 | — |
| 1973 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1977 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1978 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1985 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1993 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 1994 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 1995 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2003 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | +100.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 2 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1, 2.0× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Italy's 2 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 1.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.88 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.33 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.17 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 121 Antigua and Barbuda 2 compare
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- 121 Romania 2 compare
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- 121 Sao Tome and Principe 2 compare
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- 121 South Korea 2 compare
- 121 Suriname 2 compare
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- 121 Trinidad and Tobago 2 compare
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More reference data data for Italy
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civil liberties rating in Italy?
- Civil liberties rating in Italy was 2 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil liberties rating recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 3 in 1993.
- What is the lowest civil liberties rating recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1976.
- How does Italy rank for civil liberties rating?
- Italy ranks 121st out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil liberties rating rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy 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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Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.