Private Civil Liberties Index in Madagascar

Madagascar: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.731 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.731
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
94th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.754
in 2018
All-time low
0.093
in 1945
Years of data
209
1817–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Madagascar, 1817–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in Madagascar stood at 0.731.

That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Madagascar peaked at 0.754 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.093, in 1945.

Madagascar ranks 94th 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
1810s 0.37 0.37 0.37 3
1820s 0.3497 0.167 0.37 10
1830s 0.167 0.167 0.167 10
1840s 0.167 0.167 0.167 10
1850s 0.167 0.167 0.167 10
1860s 0.3302 0.167 0.534 10
1870s 0.332 0.332 0.332 10
1880s 0.332 0.332 0.332 10
1890s 0.2719 0.126 0.349 10
1900s 0.1273 0.126 0.128 10
1910s 0.1251 0.124 0.127 10
1920s 0.0979 0.095 0.124 10
1930s 0.095 0.095 0.095 10
1940s 0.1106 0.093 0.147 10
1950s 0.154 0.147 0.213 10
1960s 0.4325 0.392 0.437 10
1970s 0.5045 0.457 0.573 10
1980s 0.5242 0.51 0.538 10
1990s 0.6793 0.574 0.712 10
2000s 0.6776 0.545 0.704 10
2010s 0.6684 0.54 0.754 10
2020s 0.7232 0.721 0.731 6

Countries ranked near Madagascar

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  4. 95 Cote d'Ivoire 0.728 compare
  5. 96 Fiji 0.722 compare
  6. 97 Guatemala 0.721 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Madagascar?
Private civil liberties index in Madagascar was 0.731 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 0.754 in 2018.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.093 in 1945.
How does Madagascar rank for private civil liberties index?
Madagascar ranks 94th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar 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.