Civil Liberties Score in Brazil

Brazil: Civil Liberties Score was 43 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
43
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
80th
of 197 countries
All-time high
48
in 2012
All-time low
42
in 2003
Years of data
23
2003–2025

Civil Liberties Score in Brazil, 2003–2025

010203040502003201420252003: 422004: 432005: 452006: 452007: 452008: 452009: 452010: 462011: 472012: 482013: 482014: 482015: 482016: 482017: 472018: 452019: 442020: 432021: 422022: 422023: 422024: 422025: 43

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for civil liberties score in Brazil is 43, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil liberties score in Brazil peaked at 48 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 42, in 2003.

That places Brazil 80th out of 197 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 44.29 42 45 7
2010s 46.9 44 48 10
2020s 42.33 42 43 6

Countries ranked near Brazil

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  5. 82 Benin 42 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is civil liberties score in Brazil?
Civil liberties score in Brazil was 43 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil liberties score recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 48 in 2012.
What is the lowest civil liberties score recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 42 in 2003.
How does Brazil rank for civil liberties score?
Brazil ranks 80th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil liberties score rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil Liberties Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Civil Liberties Score
Source
Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
197 places, 4,511 data points, 2003–2025
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The variable identifies the fine-grained extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Higher scores indicate more liberties.