Private Civil Liberties Index in Cambodia
Cambodia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.424 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Cambodia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Cambodia is 0.424, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Cambodia peaked at 0.632 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1975.
That places Cambodia 139th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.238 | 0.238 | 0.238 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.238 | 0.238 | 0.238 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.238 | 0.238 | 0.238 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.238 | 0.238 | 0.238 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.2416 | 0.238 | 0.247 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.3835 | 0.247 | 0.477 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.487 | 0.487 | 0.487 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2142 | 0 | 0.461 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0543 | 0.053 | 0.057 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4387 | 0.071 | 0.632 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6053 | 0.591 | 0.632 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5316 | 0.478 | 0.601 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4295 | 0.422 | 0.436 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More reference data data for Cambodia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.6291 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9428 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.33 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0108 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3573 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 153.02 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 Cambodia?
- Private civil liberties index in Cambodia was 0.424 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.632 in 1998.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1975.
- How does Cambodia rank for private civil liberties index?
- Cambodia ranks 139th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.