What is private civil liberties index in Nicaragua?

Private civil liberties index in Nicaragua was 0.144 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.805 in 2000.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.074 in 1858.

How does Nicaragua rank for private civil liberties index?

Nicaragua ranks 168th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Nicaragua?

Over the last ten years it is down 81.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua

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

Nicaragua: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.144 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.144

Change on year

down 17.2%

World rank

168th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.805

in 2000

All-time low

0.074

in 1858

Years of data

188

1838–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Nicaragua, 1838–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in Nicaragua stood at 0.144.

That represents a change of down 17.2% on the previous year and down 81.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Nicaragua peaked at 0.805 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.074, in 1858.

Nicaragua ranks 168th of 176 countries on this measure, 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
1830s	0.094	0.094	0.094	2
1840s	0.094	0.094	0.094	10
1850s	0.09	0.074	0.094	10
1860s	0.1202	0.097	0.126	10
1870s	0.1302	0.126	0.14	10
1880s	0.1499	0.14	0.173	10
1890s	0.3255	0.182	0.387	10
1900s	0.387	0.387	0.387	10
1910s	0.3147	0.304	0.357	10
1920s	0.2888	0.288	0.292	10
1930s	0.2931	0.275	0.306	10
1940s	0.293	0.293	0.293	10
1950s	0.2984	0.29	0.302	10
1960s	0.279	0.279	0.279	10
1970s	0.2742	0.254	0.282	10
1980s	0.3498	0.309	0.412	10
1990s	0.7415	0.539	0.8	10
2000s	0.7983	0.787	0.805	10
2010s	0.6983	0.37	0.794	10
2020s	0.2368	0.144	0.381	6

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

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Spring temperature anomalies 0.334 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.2273 °C (2026)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.5762 °C (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7081 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 226.4 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Nicaragua?: Private civil liberties index in Nicaragua was 0.144 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Nicaragua?: The highest recorded value was 0.805 in 2000.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Nicaragua?: The lowest recorded value was 0.074 in 1858.
How does Nicaragua rank for private civil liberties index?: Nicaragua ranks 168th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Nicaragua?: Over the last ten years it is down 81.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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.