Private Civil Liberties Index in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.364 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.364
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
147th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.688
in 1992
All-time low
0.003
in 1937
Years of data
213
1813–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Azerbaijan, 1813–2025

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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 Azerbaijan is 0.364, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 36.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.688 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.003, in 1937.

That places Azerbaijan 147th 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
1810s 0.026 0.026 0.026 7
1820s 0.0224 0.017 0.026 10
1830s 0.017 0.017 0.017 10
1840s 0.019 0.017 0.027 10
1850s 0.037 0.027 0.047 10
1860s 0.0771 0.042 0.081 10
1870s 0.081 0.081 0.081 10
1880s 0.0824 0.081 0.083 10
1890s 0.1628 0.083 0.216 10
1900s 0.2328 0.216 0.267 10
1910s 0.2058 0.053 0.269 10
1920s 0.036 0.022 0.056 10
1930s 0.0062 0.003 0.013 10
1940s 0.0066 0.004 0.009 10
1950s 0.0273 0.007 0.048 10
1960s 0.0457 0.042 0.048 10
1970s 0.0512 0.049 0.054 10
1980s 0.0816 0.053 0.136 10
1990s 0.6022 0.281 0.688 10
2000s 0.6114 0.582 0.664 10
2010s 0.5566 0.494 0.607 10
2020s 0.4322 0.354 0.484 6

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

  1. 144 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.382 compare
  2. 145 Mauritania 0.374 compare
  3. 146 Bahrain 0.367 compare
  4. 148 Cuba 0.352 compare
  5. 149 Iran 0.345 compare
  6. 150 Guinea 0.344 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Azerbaijan?
Private civil liberties index in Azerbaijan was 0.364 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The highest recorded value was 0.688 in 1992.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.003 in 1937.
How does Azerbaijan rank for private civil liberties index?
Azerbaijan ranks 147th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan 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.