Private civil liberties index in North Korea

North Korea: Private civil liberties index was 0.001 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.001
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
176th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.198
in 1904
All-time low
0.001
in 1955
Years of data
203
1789–2025

Private civil liberties index in North Korea, 1789–2025

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in North Korea stood at 0.001. That is the lowest value across all 203 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in North Korea peaked at 0.198 in 1904 and was at its lowest, 0.001, in 1955.

That places North Korea 176th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.018 0.018 0.018 1
1790s 0.0169 0.015 0.018 10
1800s 0.0194 0.016 0.024 10
1810s 0.0168 0.012 0.019 10
1820s 0.0159 0.013 0.017 10
1830s 0.0165 0.012 0.017 10
1840s 0.0124 0.012 0.016 10
1850s 0.016 0.016 0.016 10
1860s 0.0145 0.013 0.016 10
1870s 0.0186 0.013 0.027 10
1880s 0.0563 0.027 0.074 10
1890s 0.1289 0.074 0.195 10
1900s 0.1968 0.195 0.198 10
1910s 0.157 0.157 0.157 1
1940s 0.0172 0.002 0.076 5
1950s 0.0015 0.001 0.002 10
1960s 0.001 0.001 0.001 10
1970s 0.001 0.001 0.001 10
1980s 0.001 0.001 0.001 10
1990s 0.001 0.001 0.001 10
2000s 0.001 0.001 0.001 10
2010s 0.0011 0.001 0.002 10
2020s 0.001 0.001 0.001 6

Countries ranked near North Korea

  1. 173 Vatican 0.072 compare
  2. 174 Afghanistan 0.028 compare
  3. 175 Eritrea 0.007 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in North Korea?
Private civil liberties index in North Korea was 0.001 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in North Korea?
The highest recorded value was 0.198 in 1904.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in North Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.001 in 1955.
How does North Korea rank for private civil liberties index?
North Korea ranks 176th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in North Korea?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Private civil liberties index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Private civil liberties index
Source
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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