What is private civil liberties index in Belarus?

Private civil liberties index in Belarus was 0.457 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.784 in 1995.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.003 in 1937.

How does Belarus rank for private civil liberties index?

Belarus ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Belarus?

Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belarus 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 Belarus

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

Belarus: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.457 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.457

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

135th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.784

in 1995

All-time low

0.003

in 1937

Years of data

231

1795–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Belarus, 1795–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in Belarus stood at 0.457.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Belarus peaked at 0.784 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.003, in 1937.

Belarus ranks 135th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1790s	0.021	0.021	0.021	5
1800s	0.0255	0.021	0.026	10
1810s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
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	0.7218	0.525	0.784	10
2000s	0.7117	0.683	0.735	10
2010s	0.7326	0.705	0.763	10
2020s	0.4168	0.37	0.457	6

Countries ranked near Belarus

132 Chad 0.468 compare
133 Russia 0.465 compare
134 Congo 0.46 compare
136 Oman 0.447 compare
137 Turkey 0.44 compare
138 Algeria 0.439 compare

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Autumn temperature anomalies 2.19 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.92 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Belarus?: Private civil liberties index in Belarus was 0.457 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Belarus?: The highest recorded value was 0.784 in 1995.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Belarus?: The lowest recorded value was 0.003 in 1937.
How does Belarus rank for private civil liberties index?: Belarus ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Belarus?: Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belarus 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.