Civil Liberties Score in Denmark
Denmark: Civil Liberties Score was 57 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
57
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
12th
of 197 countries
All-time high
59
in 2003
All-time low
56
in 2009
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Civil Liberties Score in Denmark, 2003–2025
Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 57 for civil liberties score in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil liberties score in Denmark peaked at 59 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 56, in 2009.
That places Denmark 12th out of 197 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.86 | 56 | 59 | 7 |
| 2010s | 57.5 | 57 | 58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57 | 57 | 57 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.93 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.96 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -2.18 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9586 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.41 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 129.7 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civil liberties score in Denmark?
- Civil liberties score in Denmark was 57 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil liberties score recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 59 in 2003.
- What is the lowest civil liberties score recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 56 in 2009.
- How does Denmark rank for civil liberties score?
- Denmark ranks 12th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil liberties score rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark 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
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.