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Private Civil Liberties Index in El Salvador

El Salvador: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.744 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.744
Change on year
up 18.5%
World rank
91st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.841
in 2011
All-time low
0.091
in 1979
Years of data
188
1838–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in El Salvador, 1838–2025

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

Analysis

El Salvador recorded 0.744 for private civil liberties index in 2025.

The figure is up 18.5% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in El Salvador peaked at 0.841 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.091, in 1979.

That places El Salvador 91st out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1830s 0.105 0.105 0.105 2
1840s 0.105 0.105 0.105 10
1850s 0.105 0.105 0.105 10
1860s 0.105 0.105 0.105 10
1870s 0.1572 0.105 0.163 10
1880s 0.1883 0.163 0.22 10
1890s 0.22 0.22 0.22 10
1900s 0.22 0.22 0.22 10
1910s 0.2407 0.22 0.243 10
1920s 0.25 0.25 0.25 10
1930s 0.2012 0.188 0.254 10
1940s 0.2192 0.207 0.253 10
1950s 0.25 0.25 0.25 10
1960s 0.2368 0.174 0.25 10
1970s 0.1236 0.091 0.147 10
1980s 0.1293 0.125 0.138 10
1990s 0.5903 0.17 0.813 10
2000s 0.8197 0.807 0.83 10
2010s 0.8281 0.791 0.841 10
2020s 0.6497 0.553 0.744 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in El Salvador?
Private civil liberties index in El Salvador was 0.744 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 0.841 in 2011.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 0.091 in 1979.
How does El Salvador rank for private civil liberties index?
El Salvador ranks 91st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this El Salvador 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.