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.

Private Civil Liberties Index in Germany

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

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

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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	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

2 Estonia 0.953 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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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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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.