Civil Liberties Score in Sweden
Sweden: Civil Liberties Score was 59 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Civil Liberties Score in Sweden, 2003–2025
Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, civil liberties score in Sweden stood at 59. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil liberties score in Sweden peaked at 60 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 59, in 2013.
That places Sweden 3rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60 | 60 | 60 | 7 |
| 2010s | 59.8 | 59 | 60 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.5 | 59 | 60 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More reference data data for Sweden
- Spring temperature anomalies 4.22 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.58 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -3.74 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.27 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 3.13 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 138.19 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 Sweden?
- Civil liberties score in Sweden was 59 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil liberties score recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 60 in 2003.
- What is the lowest civil liberties score recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 59 in 2013.
- How does Sweden rank for civil liberties score?
- Sweden ranks 3rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil liberties score rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sweden 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.