Individual Liberties and Equality before the Law Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Individual Liberties and Equality before the Law Index was 0.24 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.24
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
152nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.357
in 2019
All-time low
0.006
in 1920
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Individual Liberties and Equality before the Law Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for individual liberties and equality before the law index in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.24, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, individual liberties and equality before the law index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.357 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.006, in 1920.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 152nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Individual Liberties and Equality before the Law Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.026 | — |
| 1901 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.032 | +23.1% |
| 1910 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.032 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.006 | -81.2% |
| 1921 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.007 | +16.7% |
| 1947 | 0.007 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.007 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.007 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.007 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.007 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.007 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.007 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.008 | +14.3% |
| 1955 | 0.008 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.008 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.008 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.008 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.008 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.051 | +537.5% |
| 1961 | 0.081 | +58.8% |
| 1962 | 0.088 | +8.6% |
| 1963 | 0.088 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.088 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.088 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.084 | -4.5% |
| 1967 | 0.078 | -7.1% |
| 1968 | 0.077 | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 0.077 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.084 | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 0.086 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 0.086 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.086 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.084 | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 0.084 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.084 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.073 | -13.1% |
| 1978 | 0.077 | +5.5% |
| 1979 | 0.078 | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 0.074 | -5.1% |
| 1981 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.08 | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 0.081 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 0.097 | +19.8% |
| 1991 | 0.097 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.097 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.097 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.097 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.102 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 0.1 | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 0.091 | -9.0% |
| 1998 | 0.128 | +40.7% |
| 1999 | 0.174 | +35.9% |
| 2000 | 0.193 | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 0.191 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.199 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 0.205 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 0.205 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.217 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 0.246 | +13.4% |
| 2011 | 0.246 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.246 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.248 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 0.248 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.254 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 0.249 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 0.232 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 0.279 | +20.3% |
| 2019 | 0.357 | +28.0% |
| 2020 | 0.339 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 0.302 | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 0.328 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 0.306 | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 0.239 | -21.9% |
| 2025 | 0.24 | +0.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.24 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.341, 70% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.24 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.5635, 43% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.0266 | 0.026 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.032 | 0.032 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0064 | 0.006 | 0.007 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0076 | 0.007 | 0.008 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.08 | 0.051 | 0.088 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0822 | 0.073 | 0.086 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0753 | 0.074 | 0.081 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.108 | 0.091 | 0.174 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1992 | 0.191 | 0.217 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2605 | 0.232 | 0.357 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2923 | 0.239 | 0.339 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is individual liberties and equality before the law index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Individual liberties and equality before the law index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.24 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest individual liberties and equality before the law index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.357 in 2019.
- What is the lowest individual liberties and equality before the law index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.006 in 1920.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for individual liberties and equality before the law index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 152nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is individual liberties and equality before the law index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Individual Liberties and Equality before the Law Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Central estimate of the extent to which extent to which citizens enjoy physical integrity rights, freedoms of religion, of movement, and from forced labor, as well as access to justice, laws are transparent, and public administration is impartial.