Private Civil Liberties Index in Madagascar
Madagascar: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.731 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Madagascar, 1817–2025
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 91 El Salvador 0.744 compare
- 92 Kenya 0.741 compare
- 93 Philippines 0.74 compare
- 95 Cote d'Ivoire 0.728 compare
- 96 Fiji 0.722 compare
- 97 Guatemala 0.721 compare
More reference data data for Madagascar
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.7356 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1142 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0487 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8079 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.3162 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 280.82 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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
Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.