What is private civil liberties index in Cape Verde?

Private civil liberties index in Cape Verde was 0.908 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Cape Verde?

The highest recorded value was 0.912 in 2018.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Cape Verde?

The lowest recorded value was 0.122 in 1932.

How does Cape Verde rank for private civil liberties index?

Cape Verde ranks 30th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Cape Verde?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde

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

Cape Verde: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.908 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.908

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

30th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.912

in 2018

All-time low

0.122

in 1932

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Cape Verde, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Cape Verde is 0.908, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Cape Verde peaked at 0.912 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.122, in 1932.

Cape Verde ranks 30th of 176 countries on this measure, 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	0.13	0.13	0.13	10
1910s	0.138	0.138	0.138	10
1920s	0.1336	0.127	0.138	10
1930s	0.123	0.122	0.127	10
1940s	0.131	0.122	0.14	10
1950s	0.149	0.149	0.149	10
1960s	0.149	0.149	0.149	10
1970s	0.4258	0.149	0.737	10
1980s	0.779	0.759	0.797	10
1990s	0.8809	0.807	0.901	10
2000s	0.901	0.901	0.901	10
2010s	0.9058	0.901	0.912	10
2020s	0.9065	0.899	0.908	6

Countries ranked near Cape Verde

29 Sao Tome and Principe 0.909 compare
31 Albania 0.907 compare
32 Jamaica 0.899 compare
33 Ghana 0.897 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2626 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.375 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Cape Verde?: Private civil liberties index in Cape Verde was 0.908 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Cape Verde?: The highest recorded value was 0.912 in 2018.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Cape Verde?: The lowest recorded value was 0.122 in 1932.
How does Cape Verde rank for private civil liberties index?: Cape Verde ranks 30th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Cape Verde?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cape Verde 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.