Private Civil Liberties Index in Greece

Greece: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.872 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.872
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
45th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.931
in 2010
All-time low
0.135
in 1789
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Greece, 1789–2025

0.20.40.60.81178919072025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Greece is 0.872, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Greece peaked at 0.931 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.135, in 1789.

That places Greece 45th 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
1780s 0.135 0.135 0.135 1
1790s 0.135 0.135 0.135 10
1800s 0.135 0.135 0.135 10
1810s 0.135 0.135 0.135 10
1820s 0.2166 0.135 0.237 10
1830s 0.2643 0.237 0.276 10
1840s 0.309 0.276 0.331 10
1850s 0.331 0.331 0.331 10
1860s 0.341 0.331 0.351 10
1870s 0.351 0.351 0.351 10
1880s 0.3783 0.351 0.39 10
1890s 0.39 0.39 0.39 10
1900s 0.39 0.39 0.39 10
1910s 0.394 0.374 0.406 10
1920s 0.3613 0.339 0.374 10
1930s 0.3228 0.255 0.372 10
1940s 0.214 0.147 0.272 10
1950s 0.4561 0.423 0.467 10
1960s 0.4228 0.269 0.498 10
1970s 0.5878 0.269 0.895 10
1980s 0.8998 0.895 0.901 10
1990s 0.9239 0.901 0.93 10
2000s 0.93 0.93 0.93 10
2010s 0.9173 0.876 0.931 10
2020s 0.8932 0.872 0.912 6

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 42 Brazil 0.882 compare
  2. 43 Netherlands 0.878 compare
  3. 44 Australia 0.873 compare
  4. 45 Honduras 0.872 compare
  5. 47 Bulgaria 0.87 compare
  6. 48 Montenegro 0.869 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Greece?
Private civil liberties index in Greece was 0.872 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 0.931 in 2010.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 0.135 in 1789.
How does Greece rank for private civil liberties index?
Greece ranks 45th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece 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.