Private Civil Liberties Index in Israel

Israel: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.802 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.802
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
81st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.823
in 2022
All-time low
0.135
in 1789
Years of data
209
1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Israel, 1789–2025

0.20.40.60.8178919072025

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

Analysis

Israel recorded 0.802 for private civil liberties index in 2025.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Israel peaked at 0.823 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.135, in 1789.

Israel ranks 81st 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

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 0.135 0.135 0.135 10
1830s 0.1638 0.149 0.297 10
1840s 0.342 0.342 0.342 10
1850s 0.351 0.342 0.375 10
1860s 0.375 0.375 0.375 10
1870s 0.3609 0.328 0.375 10
1880s 0.2861 0.263 0.296 10
1890s 0.296 0.293 0.308 10
1900s 0.3153 0.308 0.359 10
1910s 0.2567 0.199 0.354 10
1940s 0.608 0.608 0.608 2
1950s 0.608 0.608 0.608 10
1960s 0.6715 0.608 0.801 10
1970s 0.801 0.801 0.801 10
1980s 0.801 0.801 0.801 10
1990s 0.801 0.801 0.801 10
2000s 0.801 0.801 0.801 10
2010s 0.7938 0.79 0.797 10
2020s 0.808 0.8 0.823 6

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 79 North Macedonia 0.806 compare
  2. 80 Armenia 0.805 compare
  3. 82 Bolivia 0.801 compare
  4. 83 Ecuador 0.8 compare
  5. 84 United Kingdom 0.791 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Israel?
Private civil liberties index in Israel was 0.802 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Israel?
The highest recorded value was 0.823 in 2022.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was 0.135 in 1789.
How does Israel rank for private civil liberties index?
Israel ranks 81st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Israel?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Israel 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.