Private Civil Liberties Index in Kenya
Kenya: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.741 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Kenya, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Kenya is 0.741, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Kenya peaked at 0.762 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 1952.
That places Kenya 92nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.0312 | 0.03 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0247 | 0.017 | 0.03 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0173 | 0.017 | 0.018 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0196 | 0.018 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0214 | 0.02 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0191 | 0.015 | 0.025 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3094 | 0.042 | 0.448 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4612 | 0.461 | 0.462 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4646 | 0.452 | 0.473 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5295 | 0.488 | 0.541 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6495 | 0.616 | 0.673 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7048 | 0.691 | 0.718 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7523 | 0.741 | 0.762 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 89 Mexico 0.749 compare
- 90 Togo 0.747 compare
- 91 El Salvador 0.744 compare
- 93 Philippines 0.74 compare
- 94 Madagascar 0.731 compare
- 95 Cote d'Ivoire 0.728 compare
More reference data data for Kenya
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.09 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7428 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7503 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5834 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 267.82 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 Kenya?
- Private civil liberties index in Kenya was 0.741 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 0.762 in 2021.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1952.
- How does Kenya rank for private civil liberties index?
- Kenya ranks 92nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.