Civil Liberties Score in Montenegro
Montenegro: Civil Liberties Score was 42 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Civil Liberties Score in Montenegro, 2003–2025
Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for civil liberties score in Montenegro is 42, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil liberties score in Montenegro peaked at 47 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 39, in 2020.
Montenegro ranks 82nd of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.14 | 41 | 47 | 7 |
| 2010s | 43.4 | 40 | 45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.17 | 39 | 42 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Montenegro
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.24 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.49 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.19 °C (2026)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Democracy 6 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.86 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.45 °C (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civil liberties score in Montenegro?
- Civil liberties score in Montenegro was 42 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil liberties score recorded in Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 47 in 2003.
- What is the lowest civil liberties score recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 39 in 2020.
- How does Montenegro rank for civil liberties score?
- Montenegro ranks 82nd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil liberties score rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Montenegro 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.