Private Civil Liberties Index in Guatemala
Guatemala: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.721 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Guatemala, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Guatemala is 0.721, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Guatemala peaked at 0.757 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.021, in 1920.
That places Guatemala 97th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.095 | 0.095 | 0.095 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.095 | 0.095 | 0.095 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.097 | 0.097 | 0.097 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.097 | 0.097 | 0.097 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.0682 | 0.06 | 0.097 | 9 |
| 1830s | 0.0591 | 0.053 | 0.06 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.058 | 0.058 | 0.058 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.058 | 0.058 | 0.058 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.058 | 0.058 | 0.058 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0363 | 0.028 | 0.111 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.028 | 0.028 | 0.028 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.0323 | 0.022 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0229 | 0.021 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.022 | 0.021 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1644 | 0.022 | 0.307 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.2189 | 0.112 | 0.337 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1085 | 0.1 | 0.113 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0867 | 0.061 | 0.101 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1273 | 0.037 | 0.257 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3335 | 0.246 | 0.453 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7074 | 0.705 | 0.709 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7301 | 0.714 | 0.757 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7345 | 0.718 | 0.755 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 94 Madagascar 0.731 compare
- 95 Cote d'Ivoire 0.728 compare
- 96 Fiji 0.722 compare
- 98 Hong Kong 0.719 compare
- 99 Kyrgyzstan 0.713 compare
- 100 Niger 0.706 compare
More reference data data for Guatemala
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.4881 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.04 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2788 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5692 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8885 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 182.28 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private civil liberties index in Guatemala?
- Private civil liberties index in Guatemala was 0.721 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 0.757 in 2017.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 1920.
- How does Guatemala rank for private civil liberties index?
- Guatemala ranks 97th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.