Private Civil Liberties Index in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.399 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.399
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
141st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.474
in 2018
All-time low
0.045
in 1920
Years of data
106
1920–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Central African Republic, 1920–2025

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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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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
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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.