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Private Civil Liberties Index in Germany

Germany: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.955 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.955
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
1st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.963
in 2013
All-time low
0.048
in 1942
Years of data
191
1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Germany, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Germany is 0.955, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Germany peaked at 0.963 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.048, in 1942.

That places Germany 1st out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Private Civil Liberties Index in Germany, year by year

Year Value Change
1789 0.068 —
1790 0.068 +0.0%
1791 0.068 +0.0%
1792 0.068 +0.0%
1793 0.068 +0.0%
1794 0.068 +0.0%
1795 0.068 +0.0%
1796 0.068 +0.0%
1797 0.068 +0.0%
1798 0.068 +0.0%
1799 0.068 +0.0%
1800 0.068 +0.0%
1801 0.068 +0.0%
1802 0.068 +0.0%
1803 0.068 +0.0%
1804 0.068 +0.0%
1805 0.068 +0.0%
1806 0.068 +0.0%
1807 0.068 +0.0%
1808 0.123 +80.9%
1809 0.215 +74.8%
1810 0.215 +0.0%
1811 0.215 +0.0%
1812 0.215 +0.0%
1813 0.215 +0.0%
1814 0.215 +0.0%
1815 0.215 +0.0%
1816 0.215 +0.0%
1817 0.215 +0.0%
1818 0.215 +0.0%
1819 0.215 +0.0%
1820 0.215 +0.0%
1821 0.215 +0.0%
1822 0.215 +0.0%
1823 0.215 +0.0%
1824 0.215 +0.0%
1825 0.215 +0.0%
1826 0.215 +0.0%
1827 0.215 +0.0%
1828 0.215 +0.0%
1829 0.215 +0.0%
1830 0.215 +0.0%
1831 0.215 +0.0%
1832 0.215 +0.0%
1833 0.215 +0.0%
1834 0.215 +0.0%
1835 0.215 +0.0%
1836 0.215 +0.0%
1837 0.215 +0.0%
1838 0.215 +0.0%
1839 0.215 +0.0%
1840 0.215 +0.0%
1841 0.215 +0.0%
1842 0.215 +0.0%
1843 0.215 +0.0%
1844 0.215 +0.0%
1845 0.215 +0.0%
1846 0.215 +0.0%
1847 0.215 +0.0%
1848 0.293 +36.3%
1849 0.293 +0.0%
1850 0.293 +0.0%
1851 0.293 +0.0%
1852 0.293 +0.0%
1853 0.293 +0.0%
1854 0.293 +0.0%
1855 0.293 +0.0%
1856 0.293 +0.0%
1857 0.293 +0.0%
1858 0.293 +0.0%
1859 0.293 +0.0%
1860 0.293 +0.0%
1861 0.293 +0.0%
1862 0.293 +0.0%
1863 0.293 +0.0%
1864 0.293 +0.0%
1865 0.293 +0.0%
1866 0.293 +0.0%
1867 0.308 +5.1%
1868 0.38 +23.4%
1869 0.38 +0.0%
1870 0.38 +0.0%
1871 0.527 +38.7%
1872 0.527 +0.0%
1873 0.527 +0.0%
1874 0.527 +0.0%
1875 0.527 +0.0%
1876 0.527 +0.0%
1877 0.527 +0.0%
1878 0.527 +0.0%
1879 0.527 +0.0%
1880 0.527 +0.0%
1881 0.527 +0.0%
1882 0.527 +0.0%
1883 0.527 +0.0%
1884 0.527 +0.0%
1885 0.527 +0.0%
1886 0.527 +0.0%
1887 0.527 +0.0%
1888 0.527 +0.0%
1889 0.527 +0.0%
1890 0.527 +0.0%
1891 0.527 +0.0%
1892 0.527 +0.0%
1893 0.527 +0.0%
1894 0.527 +0.0%
1895 0.527 +0.0%
1896 0.527 +0.0%
1897 0.527 +0.0%
1898 0.527 +0.0%
1899 0.527 +0.0%
1900 0.596 +13.1%
1901 0.603 +1.2%
1902 0.603 +0.0%
1903 0.603 +0.0%
1904 0.603 +0.0%
1905 0.603 +0.0%
1906 0.603 +0.0%
1907 0.603 +0.0%
1908 0.603 +0.0%
1909 0.603 +0.0%
1910 0.603 +0.0%
1911 0.602 -0.2%
1912 0.61 +1.3%
1913 0.61 +0.0%
1914 0.527 -13.6%
1915 0.476 -9.7%
1916 0.47 -1.3%
1917 0.473 +0.6%
1918 0.484 +2.3%
1919 0.745 +53.9%
1920 0.764 +2.6%
1921 0.764 +0.0%
1922 0.764 +0.0%
1923 0.764 +0.0%
1924 0.764 +0.0%
1925 0.764 +0.0%
1926 0.764 +0.0%
1927 0.764 +0.0%
1928 0.764 +0.0%
1929 0.764 +0.0%
1930 0.764 +0.0%
1931 0.764 +0.0%
1932 0.721 -5.6%
1933 0.187 -74.1%
1934 0.092 -50.8%
1935 0.088 -4.3%
1936 0.084 -4.5%
1937 0.081 -3.6%
1938 0.069 -14.8%
1939 0.05 -27.5%
1940 0.049 -2.0%
1941 0.049 +0.0%
1942 0.048 -2.0%
1943 0.048 +0.0%
1944 0.048 +0.0%
1991 0.96 +1900.0%
1992 0.96 +0.0%
1993 0.96 +0.0%
1994 0.96 +0.0%
1995 0.96 +0.0%
1996 0.959 -0.1%
1997 0.959 +0.0%
1998 0.959 +0.0%
1999 0.959 +0.0%
2000 0.959 +0.0%
2001 0.959 +0.0%
2002 0.959 +0.0%
2003 0.959 +0.0%
2004 0.959 +0.0%
2005 0.959 +0.0%
2006 0.959 +0.0%
2007 0.959 +0.0%
2008 0.959 +0.0%
2009 0.959 +0.0%
2010 0.959 +0.0%
2011 0.959 +0.0%
2012 0.959 +0.0%
2013 0.963 +0.4%
2014 0.963 +0.0%
2015 0.963 +0.0%
2016 0.963 +0.0%
2017 0.963 +0.0%
2018 0.963 +0.0%
2019 0.963 +0.0%
2020 0.95 -1.3%
2021 0.95 +0.0%
2022 0.95 +0.0%
2023 0.95 +0.0%
2024 0.951 +0.1%
2025 0.955 +0.4%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 0.955 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.894, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 0.955 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.875, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.068 0.068 0.068 1
1790s 0.068 0.068 0.068 10
1800s 0.0882 0.068 0.215 10
1810s 0.215 0.215 0.215 10
1820s 0.215 0.215 0.215 10
1830s 0.215 0.215 0.215 10
1840s 0.2306 0.215 0.293 10
1850s 0.293 0.293 0.293 10
1860s 0.3119 0.293 0.38 10
1870s 0.5123 0.38 0.527 10
1880s 0.527 0.527 0.527 10
1890s 0.527 0.527 0.527 10
1900s 0.6023 0.596 0.603 10
1910s 0.56 0.47 0.745 10
1920s 0.764 0.764 0.764 10
1930s 0.29 0.05 0.764 10
1940s 0.0484 0.048 0.049 5
1990s 0.9596 0.959 0.96 9
2000s 0.959 0.959 0.959 10
2010s 0.9618 0.959 0.963 10
2020s 0.951 0.95 0.955 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 2 Estonia 0.953 compare
  2. 3 Iceland 0.944 compare
  3. 4 New Zealand 0.941 compare
  4. 4 Sweden 0.941 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Germany?
Private civil liberties index in Germany was 0.955 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 0.963 in 2013.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 0.048 in 1942.
How does Germany rank for private civil liberties index?
Germany ranks 1st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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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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.