Private Civil Liberties Index in Lesotho
Lesotho: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.817 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Lesotho, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 0.817 for private civil liberties index in 2025.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Lesotho peaked at 0.861 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.146, in 1900.
Lesotho ranks 73rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.146 | 0.146 | 0.146 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3506 | 0.209 | 0.539 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4964 | 0.493 | 0.513 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5338 | 0.504 | 0.575 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7004 | 0.582 | 0.772 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7989 | 0.788 | 0.811 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8469 | 0.816 | 0.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8268 | 0.787 | 0.861 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.6457 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.77 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6724 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5102 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.4131 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 221.03 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 Lesotho?
- Private civil liberties index in Lesotho was 0.817 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 0.861 in 2020.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.146 in 1900.
- How does Lesotho rank for private civil liberties index?
- Lesotho ranks 73rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.