What is private civil liberties index in Bangladesh?

Private civil liberties index in Bangladesh was 0.673 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Bangladesh?

The highest recorded value was 0.831 in 1996.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Bangladesh?

The lowest recorded value was 0.061 in 1789.

How does Bangladesh rank for private civil liberties index?

Bangladesh ranks 106th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Bangladesh?

Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Bangladesh 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.

Private Civil Liberties Index in Bangladesh

Name: Private Civil Liberties Index in Bangladesh
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Bangladesh: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.673 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.673

Change on year

down 6.4%

World rank

106th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.831

in 1996

All-time low

0.061

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Bangladesh, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Bangladesh is 0.673, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Bangladesh peaked at 0.831 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.061, in 1789.

That places Bangladesh 106th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.061	0.061	0.061	1
1790s	0.0701	0.061	0.074	10
1800s	0.074	0.074	0.074	10
1810s	0.0716	0.062	0.074	10
1820s	0.062	0.062	0.062	10
1830s	0.062	0.062	0.062	10
1840s	0.062	0.062	0.062	10
1850s	0.0706	0.062	0.135	10
1860s	0.156	0.156	0.156	10
1870s	0.1734	0.156	0.185	10
1880s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1890s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1900s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1910s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1920s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1930s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1940s	0.2705	0.185	0.47	10
1950s	0.508	0.48	0.53	10
1960s	0.4767	0.469	0.48	10
1970s	0.7503	0.425	0.822	10
1980s	0.806	0.806	0.806	10
1990s	0.8124	0.806	0.831	10
2000s	0.7701	0.75	0.81	10
2010s	0.7051	0.651	0.757	10
2020s	0.664	0.644	0.719	6

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

103 Cameroon 0.681 compare
104 Tanzania 0.679 compare
105 Indonesia 0.676 compare
107 Haiti 0.672 compare
108 Portugal 0.671 compare
109 Nepal 0.67 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Bangladesh

Summer temperature anomalies 0.5165 °C (2026)
Spring temperature anomalies -0.2576 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.3245 °C (2026)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.07 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 285 2010 = 100 (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.3565 °C (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Bangladesh?: Private civil liberties index in Bangladesh was 0.673 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Bangladesh?: The highest recorded value was 0.831 in 1996.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Bangladesh?: The lowest recorded value was 0.061 in 1789.
How does Bangladesh rank for private civil liberties index?: Bangladesh ranks 106th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Bangladesh?: Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bangladesh 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.