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Private Civil Liberties Index in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.028 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.028
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
174th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.492
in 2013
All-time low
0.022
in 1997
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Afghanistan, 1789–2025

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Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Afghanistan is 0.028, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and down 94.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Afghanistan peaked at 0.492 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.022, in 1997.

That places Afghanistan 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.109 0.109 0.109 1
1790s 0.109 0.109 0.109 10
1800s 0.109 0.109 0.109 10
1810s 0.109 0.109 0.109 10
1820s 0.109 0.109 0.109 10
1830s 0.109 0.109 0.109 10
1840s 0.109 0.109 0.109 10
1850s 0.109 0.109 0.109 10
1860s 0.109 0.109 0.109 10
1870s 0.109 0.109 0.109 10
1880s 0.108 0.108 0.108 10
1890s 0.0783 0.075 0.108 10
1900s 0.1261 0.075 0.139 10
1910s 0.1381 0.138 0.139 10
1920s 0.2403 0.208 0.269 10
1930s 0.2097 0.18 0.229 10
1940s 0.229 0.229 0.229 10
1950s 0.229 0.229 0.229 10
1960s 0.2324 0.229 0.235 10
1970s 0.1607 0.029 0.235 10
1980s 0.0539 0.046 0.059 10
1990s 0.0388 0.022 0.054 10
2000s 0.3826 0.022 0.478 10
2010s 0.4673 0.433 0.492 10
2020s 0.1217 0.028 0.446 6

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 171 Sudan 0.098 compare
  2. 172 Turkmenistan 0.073 compare
  3. 173 Vatican 0.072 compare
  4. 175 Eritrea 0.007 compare
  5. 176 North Korea 0.001 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Afghanistan?
Private civil liberties index in Afghanistan was 0.028 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 0.492 in 2013.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 1997.
How does Afghanistan rank for private civil liberties index?
Afghanistan ranks 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 94.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Private Civil Liberties Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,494 data points, 1789–2025
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Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.