Private Civil Liberties Index in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.399 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Central African Republic, 1920–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, private civil liberties index in Central African Republic stood at 0.399.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Central African Republic peaked at 0.474 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.045, in 1920.
That places Central African Republic 141st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0598 | 0.045 | 0.088 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1172 | 0.095 | 0.186 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3044 | 0.284 | 0.321 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3087 | 0.298 | 0.316 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.41 | 0.403 | 0.413 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4209 | 0.402 | 0.424 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4155 | 0.264 | 0.474 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4385 | 0.399 | 0.47 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8218 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.51 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1622 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Consumer price index 179.37 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4071 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.888 °C (2025)
- Democracy 3 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 7 (2025)
- Free country 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private civil liberties index in Central African Republic?
- Private civil liberties index in Central African Republic was 0.399 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.474 in 2018.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1920.
- How does Central African Republic rank for private civil liberties index?
- Central African Republic ranks 141st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.