What is private civil liberties index in Myanmar?

Private civil liberties index in Myanmar was 0.136 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Myanmar?

The highest recorded value was 0.376 in 1948.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Myanmar?

The lowest recorded value was 0.07 in 1988.

How does Myanmar rank for private civil liberties index?

Myanmar ranks 170th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Myanmar?

Over the last ten years it is down 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Myanmar 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.

Private Civil Liberties Index in Myanmar

Name: Private Civil Liberties Index in Myanmar
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Myanmar: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.136 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.136

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

170th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.376

in 1948

All-time low

0.07

in 1988

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Myanmar, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in Myanmar stood at 0.136.

That represents a change of down 55.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Myanmar peaked at 0.376 in 1948 and was at its lowest, 0.07, in 1988.

That places Myanmar 170th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.108	0.108	0.108	1
1790s	0.1184	0.072	0.13	10
1800s	0.13	0.13	0.13	10
1810s	0.13	0.13	0.13	10
1820s	0.13	0.13	0.13	10
1830s	0.13	0.13	0.13	10
1840s	0.13	0.13	0.13	10
1850s	0.13	0.13	0.13	10
1860s	0.13	0.13	0.13	10
1870s	0.13	0.13	0.13	10
1880s	0.206	0.13	0.32	10
1890s	0.32	0.32	0.32	10
1900s	0.32	0.32	0.32	10
1910s	0.32	0.32	0.32	10
1920s	0.32	0.32	0.32	10
1930s	0.32	0.32	0.32	10
1940s	0.2755	0.16	0.376	10
1950s	0.376	0.376	0.376	10
1960s	0.144	0.074	0.376	10
1970s	0.074	0.074	0.074	10
1980s	0.0757	0.07	0.098	10
1990s	0.098	0.098	0.098	10
2000s	0.0988	0.098	0.103	10
2010s	0.2679	0.161	0.332	10
2020s	0.1648	0.132	0.313	6

Countries ranked near Myanmar

167 China 0.145 compare
168 Nicaragua 0.144 compare
169 Yemen 0.137 compare
171 Sudan 0.098 compare
172 Turkmenistan 0.073 compare
173 Vatican 0.072 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Myanmar

Spring temperature anomalies -0.0963 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.0987 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.4249 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5675 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.2735 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 168.18 2010 = 100 (2019)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Myanmar?: Private civil liberties index in Myanmar was 0.136 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Myanmar?: The highest recorded value was 0.376 in 1948.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Myanmar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.07 in 1988.
How does Myanmar rank for private civil liberties index?: Myanmar ranks 170th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Myanmar?: Over the last ten years it is down 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.