Private Civil Liberties Index in Congo

Congo: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.46 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.46
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
134th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.519
in 1993
All-time low
0.072
in 1903
Years of data
123
1903–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Congo, 1903–2025

0.10.20.30.40.5190319642025

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 131 Vietnam 0.513 compare
  2. 132 Chad 0.468 compare
  3. 133 Russia 0.465 compare
  4. 135 Belarus 0.457 compare
  5. 136 Oman 0.447 compare
  6. 137 Turkey 0.44 compare

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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

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.