Private Civil Liberties Index in Eritrea
Eritrea: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.007 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Eritrea, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, private civil liberties index in Eritrea stood at 0.007. That is the lowest value across all 126 years on record.
The figure is down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Eritrea peaked at 0.48 in 1943 and was at its lowest, 0.007, in 2024.
Eritrea ranks 175th 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 | 0.192 | 0.192 | 0.192 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.1821 | 0.181 | 0.192 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.192 | 0.192 | 0.192 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1899 | 0.18 | 0.193 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.4498 | 0.289 | 0.48 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.3181 | 0.298 | 0.386 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1965 | 0.179 | 0.281 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1117 | 0.074 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.068 | 0.068 | 0.068 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1853 | 0.108 | 0.24 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0198 | 0.009 | 0.074 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0095 | 0.008 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.01 | 0.007 | 0.016 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 172 Turkmenistan 0.073 compare
- 173 Vatican 0.072 compare
- 174 Afghanistan 0.028 compare
- 176 North Korea 0.001 compare
More reference data data for Eritrea
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.4557 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.03 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6441 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.253 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.3232 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private civil liberties index in Eritrea?
- Private civil liberties index in Eritrea was 0.007 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.48 in 1943.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.007 in 2024.
- How does Eritrea rank for private civil liberties index?
- Eritrea ranks 175th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.