Private Civil Liberties Index in Mali

Mali: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.683 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.683
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
102nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.804
in 2010
All-time low
0.073
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Mali, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Mali is 0.683, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Mali peaked at 0.804 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.073, in 1900.

That places Mali 102nd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.073 0.073 0.073 10
1910s 0.073 0.073 0.073 10
1920s 0.0784 0.073 0.079 10
1930s 0.077 0.077 0.077 10
1940s 0.0856 0.077 0.106 10
1950s 0.1116 0.106 0.128 10
1960s 0.7334 0.732 0.743 10
1970s 0.735 0.735 0.735 10
1980s 0.735 0.735 0.735 10
1990s 0.7967 0.75 0.802 10
2000s 0.802 0.802 0.802 10
2010s 0.7638 0.729 0.804 10
2020s 0.7033 0.671 0.737 6

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 99 Kyrgyzstan 0.713 compare
  2. 100 Niger 0.706 compare
  3. 101 Tunisia 0.685 compare
  4. 103 Cameroon 0.681 compare
  5. 104 Tanzania 0.679 compare
  6. 105 Indonesia 0.676 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Mali?
Private civil liberties index in Mali was 0.683 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 0.804 in 2010.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 0.073 in 1900.
How does Mali rank for private civil liberties index?
Mali ranks 102nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali 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.