What is private civil liberties index in Cuba?

Private civil liberties index in Cuba was 0.352 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Cuba?

The highest recorded value was 0.569 in 1940.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Cuba?

The lowest recorded value was 0.044 in 1790.

How does Cuba rank for private civil liberties index?

Cuba ranks 148th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Cuba?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cuba 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.

Private Civil Liberties Index in Cuba

Name: Private Civil Liberties Index in Cuba
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Cuba: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.352 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.352

Change on year

up 3.5%

World rank

148th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.569

in 1940

All-time low

0.044

in 1790

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Cuba, 1789–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Cuba recorded 0.352 for private civil liberties index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Cuba peaked at 0.569 in 1940 and was at its lowest, 0.044, in 1790.

That places Cuba 148th 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
1780s	0.06	0.06	0.06	1
1790s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1800s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1810s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1820s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1830s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1840s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1850s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1860s	0.0443	0.044	0.047	10
1870s	0.0473	0.047	0.05	10
1880s	0.0803	0.05	0.158	10
1890s	0.2098	0.104	0.539	10
1900s	0.539	0.539	0.539	10
1910s	0.539	0.539	0.539	10
1920s	0.5389	0.511	0.548	10
1930s	0.5434	0.511	0.565	10
1940s	0.569	0.569	0.569	10
1950s	0.4752	0.316	0.569	10
1960s	0.0911	0.064	0.152	10
1970s	0.0846	0.084	0.087	10
1980s	0.0908	0.09	0.092	10
1990s	0.1235	0.092	0.164	10
2000s	0.201	0.164	0.214	10
2010s	0.3208	0.216	0.373	10
2020s	0.3375	0.322	0.352	6

Countries ranked near Cuba

145 Mauritania 0.374 compare
146 Bahrain 0.367 compare
147 Azerbaijan 0.364 compare
149 Iran 0.345 compare
150 Guinea 0.344 compare
151 Uzbekistan 0.34 compare

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More reference data data for Cuba

Spring temperature anomalies 0.4515 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.6529 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.1375 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5937 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.7811 °C (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Elected parliament 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Cuba?: Private civil liberties index in Cuba was 0.352 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Cuba?: The highest recorded value was 0.569 in 1940.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Cuba?: The lowest recorded value was 0.044 in 1790.
How does Cuba rank for private civil liberties index?: Cuba ranks 148th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Cuba?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cuba 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.