Private Civil Liberties Index in Congo
Congo: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.46 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Congo, 1903–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Congo is 0.46, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Congo peaked at 0.519 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.072, in 1903.
Congo ranks 134th of 176 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.072 | 0.072 | 0.072 | 7 |
| 1910s | 0.072 | 0.072 | 0.072 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.072 | 0.072 | 0.072 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.072 | 0.072 | 0.072 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0732 | 0.072 | 0.075 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0786 | 0.075 | 0.084 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3146 | 0.142 | 0.374 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1426 | 0.142 | 0.148 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.138 | 0.138 | 0.138 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4405 | 0.197 | 0.519 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.425 | 0.425 | 0.425 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4268 | 0.416 | 0.438 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4643 | 0.439 | 0.489 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More reference data data for Congo
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3226 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6423 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.8729 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7385 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6531 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 146.54 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 Congo?
- Private civil liberties index in Congo was 0.46 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.519 in 1993.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.072 in 1903.
- How does Congo rank for private civil liberties index?
- Congo ranks 134th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.