Private Civil Liberties Index in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.829 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Dominican Republic, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, private civil liberties index in Dominican Republic stood at 0.829.
That represents a change of down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Dominican Republic peaked at 0.871 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.058, in 1789.
Dominican Republic ranks 68th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.058 | 0.058 | 0.058 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.0831 | 0.058 | 0.118 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.1374 | 0.118 | 0.159 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.088 | 0.088 | 0.088 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.1177 | 0.088 | 0.177 | 3 |
| 1840s | 0.282 | 0.282 | 0.282 | 6 |
| 1850s | 0.282 | 0.282 | 0.282 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.293 | 0.164 | 0.457 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.457 | 0.457 | 0.457 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.288 | 0.239 | 0.457 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.239 | 0.239 | 0.239 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.469 | 0.469 | 0.469 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.4266 | 0.363 | 0.469 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.363 | 0.363 | 0.363 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.2082 | 0.202 | 0.264 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.2411 | 0.202 | 0.264 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.264 | 0.264 | 0.264 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.4921 | 0.264 | 0.718 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5849 | 0.554 | 0.82 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8159 | 0.809 | 0.836 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8378 | 0.836 | 0.845 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.845 | 0.845 | 0.845 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8491 | 0.838 | 0.861 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.851 | 0.829 | 0.871 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 65 Hungary 0.832 compare
- 65 Senegal 0.832 compare
- 65 United States 0.832 compare
- 69 Sierra Leone 0.824 compare
- 70 Vanuatu 0.823 compare
- 71 East Timor 0.821 compare
More reference data data for Dominican Republic
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2951 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.04 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.9243 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8646 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7309 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 181.65 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private civil liberties index in Dominican Republic?
- Private civil liberties index in Dominican Republic was 0.829 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.871 in 2020.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.058 in 1789.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for private civil liberties index?
- Dominican Republic ranks 68th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican 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
Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.