What is private civil liberties index in Hungary?

Private civil liberties index in Hungary was 0.832 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.953 in 1990.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.017 in 1950.

How does Hungary rank for private civil liberties index?

Hungary ranks 65th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Hungary?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Hungary 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 Hungary

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

Hungary: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.832 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.832

Change on year

down 6.3%

World rank

65th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.953

in 1990

All-time low

0.017

in 1950

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Hungary, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in Hungary stood at 0.832.

The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Hungary peaked at 0.953 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.017, in 1950.

Hungary ranks 65th of 176 countries on this measure, 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	0.146	0.146	0.146	1
1790s	0.146	0.146	0.146	10
1800s	0.146	0.146	0.146	10
1810s	0.146	0.146	0.146	10
1820s	0.146	0.146	0.146	10
1830s	0.146	0.146	0.146	10
1840s	0.2492	0.173	0.554	10
1850s	0.392	0.392	0.392	10
1860s	0.5044	0.404	0.607	10
1870s	0.595	0.595	0.595	10
1880s	0.595	0.595	0.595	10
1890s	0.6142	0.595	0.632	10
1900s	0.626	0.626	0.626	10
1910s	0.5395	0.191	0.626	10
1920s	0.5098	0.475	0.521	10
1930s	0.4785	0.391	0.503	10
1940s	0.2429	0.068	0.421	10
1950s	0.0252	0.017	0.039	10
1960s	0.0712	0.048	0.099	10
1970s	0.1182	0.098	0.128	10
1980s	0.1747	0.141	0.345	10
1990s	0.953	0.953	0.953	10
2000s	0.953	0.953	0.953	10
2010s	0.9188	0.9	0.945	10
2020s	0.8757	0.832	0.896	6

Countries ranked near Hungary

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65 Senegal 0.832 compare
65 United States 0.832 compare
68 Dominican Republic 0.829 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Hungary?: Private civil liberties index in Hungary was 0.832 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Hungary?: The highest recorded value was 0.953 in 1990.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Hungary?: The lowest recorded value was 0.017 in 1950.
How does Hungary rank for private civil liberties index?: Hungary ranks 65th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Hungary?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary 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.