Civil Liberties Score in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Civil Liberties Score was 34 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
34
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
104th
of 197 countries
All-time high
37
in 2003
All-time low
25
in 2014
Years of data
23
2003–2025

Civil Liberties Score in Sri Lanka, 2003–2025

0102030402003201420252003: 372004: 362005: 352006: 332007: 312008: 312009: 302010: 282011: 282012: 272013: 262014: 252015: 322016: 322017: 312018: 322019: 332020: 332021: 322022: 312023: 322024: 322025: 34

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for civil liberties score in Sri Lanka is 34, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil liberties score in Sri Lanka peaked at 37 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 25, in 2014.

That places Sri Lanka 104th out of 197 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33.29 30 37 7
2010s 29.4 25 33 10
2020s 32.33 31 34 6

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

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  3. 104 Liberia 34 compare
  4. 104 Madagascar 34 compare
  5. 107 Philippines 33 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is civil liberties score in Sri Lanka?
Civil liberties score in Sri Lanka was 34 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil liberties score recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 37 in 2003.
What is the lowest civil liberties score recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 25 in 2014.
How does Sri Lanka rank for civil liberties score?
Sri Lanka ranks 104th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil liberties score rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Sri Lanka 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.