What is private civil liberties index in Estonia?

Private civil liberties index in Estonia was 0.953 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.953 in 2021.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1940.

How does Estonia rank for private civil liberties index?

Estonia ranks 2nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Estonia?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Estonia 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 Estonia

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

Estonia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.953 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.953

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

2nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.953

in 2021

All-time low

0.004

in 1940

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Estonia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in Estonia stood at 0.953. That is the highest value across all 237 years on record.

The figure is up 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Estonia peaked at 0.953 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1940.

Estonia ranks 2nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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	0.021	0.021	0.021	1
1790s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1800s	0.0255	0.021	0.026	10
1810s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1820s	0.0224	0.017	0.026	10
1830s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1840s	0.019	0.017	0.027	10
1850s	0.037	0.027	0.047	10
1860s	0.0771	0.042	0.081	10
1870s	0.081	0.081	0.081	10
1880s	0.0824	0.081	0.083	10
1890s	0.1628	0.083	0.216	10
1900s	0.2328	0.216	0.267	10
1910s	0.3727	0.216	0.889	10
1920s	0.9109	0.901	0.912	10
1930s	0.8841	0.847	0.912	10
1940s	0.0066	0.004	0.009	10
1950s	0.0273	0.007	0.048	10
1960s	0.0457	0.042	0.048	10
1970s	0.0512	0.049	0.054	10
1980s	0.0816	0.053	0.136	10
1990s	0.8772	0.759	0.915	10
2000s	0.9412	0.922	0.946	10
2010s	0.9495	0.943	0.951	10
2020s	0.9513	0.943	0.953	6

Countries ranked near Estonia

1 Germany 0.955 compare
3 Iceland 0.944 compare
4 New Zealand 0.941 compare
4 Sweden 0.941 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 1.4 °C (2026)
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Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 2.35 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 3.22 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 179.99 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Estonia?: Private civil liberties index in Estonia was 0.953 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Estonia?: The highest recorded value was 0.953 in 2021.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Estonia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1940.
How does Estonia rank for private civil liberties index?: Estonia ranks 2nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Estonia?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Estonia 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.