Private Civil Liberties Index in Australia
Australia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.873 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Private Civil Liberties Index in Australia, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Australia is 0.873, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Australia peaked at 0.928 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.041, in 1789.
That places Australia 44th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 237 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.041 | 0.041 | 0.041 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.0557 | 0.041 | 0.068 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.068 | 0.068 | 0.068 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.068 | 0.068 | 0.068 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.101 | 0.101 | 0.101 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.101 | 0.101 | 0.101 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.5951 | 0.101 | 0.65 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.6585 | 0.65 | 0.667 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.6629 | 0.656 | 0.67 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.6697 | 0.667 | 0.67 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.6864 | 0.643 | 0.757 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.847 | 0.844 | 0.854 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.8628 | 0.854 | 0.898 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.9226 | 0.917 | 0.924 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.917 | 0.914 | 0.92 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9138 | 0.912 | 0.914 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9216 | 0.92 | 0.928 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9141 | 0.908 | 0.923 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8763 | 0.836 | 0.899 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More reference data data for Australia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.4864 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8615 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.13 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0026 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4713 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 148.46 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 private civil liberties index in Australia?
- Private civil liberties index in Australia was 0.873 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.928 in 2008.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.041 in 1789.
- How does Australia rank for private civil liberties index?
- Australia ranks 44th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia 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
Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.