What is private civil liberties index in Botswana?

Private civil liberties index in Botswana was 0.839 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.886 in 2010.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.197 in 1900.

How does Botswana rank for private civil liberties index?

Botswana ranks 59th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Botswana?

Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Botswana 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 Botswana

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

Botswana: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.839 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.839

Change on year

up 1.7%

World rank

59th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.886

in 2010

All-time low

0.197

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Botswana, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Botswana recorded 0.839 for private civil liberties index in 2025.

That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Botswana peaked at 0.886 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.197, in 1900.

That places Botswana 59th 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
1900s	0.197	0.197	0.197	10
1910s	0.197	0.197	0.197	10
1920s	0.197	0.197	0.197	10
1930s	0.206	0.206	0.206	10
1940s	0.206	0.206	0.206	10
1950s	0.206	0.206	0.206	10
1960s	0.4658	0.246	0.751	10
1970s	0.7733	0.751	0.793	10
1980s	0.8326	0.793	0.837	10
1990s	0.8425	0.837	0.88	10
2000s	0.8788	0.874	0.88	10
2010s	0.8814	0.872	0.886	10
2020s	0.8265	0.795	0.86	6

Countries ranked near Botswana

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61 Cyprus 0.838 compare
62 Canada 0.836 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Botswana?: Private civil liberties index in Botswana was 0.839 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Botswana?: The highest recorded value was 0.886 in 2010.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Botswana?: The lowest recorded value was 0.197 in 1900.
How does Botswana rank for private civil liberties index?: Botswana ranks 59th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Botswana?: Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana 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.