Private Civil Liberties Index in Benin
Benin: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.918 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Benin, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Benin is 0.918, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Benin peaked at 0.941 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.172, in 1900.
That places Benin 19th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.172 | 0.172 | 0.172 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.172 | 0.172 | 0.172 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.172 | 0.172 | 0.172 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.172 | 0.172 | 0.172 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1776 | 0.172 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1997 | 0.195 | 0.22 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.6118 | 0.601 | 0.633 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5732 | 0.544 | 0.659 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.54 | 0.539 | 0.544 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9042 | 0.852 | 0.915 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9125 | 0.91 | 0.915 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9133 | 0.897 | 0.941 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9122 | 0.902 | 0.918 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Benin
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1837 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3347 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.48 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2392 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.5 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 123.58 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private civil liberties index in Benin?
- Private civil liberties index in Benin was 0.918 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 0.941 in 2017.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.172 in 1900.
- How does Benin rank for private civil liberties index?
- Benin ranks 19th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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.