Private Civil Liberties Index in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.806 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.806
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
79th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.848
in 2009
All-time low
0.022
in 1942
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in North Macedonia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in North Macedonia stood at 0.806.

The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in North Macedonia peaked at 0.848 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.022, in 1942.

North Macedonia ranks 79th 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
1780s 0.135 0.135 0.135 1
1790s 0.135 0.135 0.135 10
1800s 0.135 0.135 0.135 10
1810s 0.135 0.135 0.135 10
1820s 0.135 0.135 0.135 10
1830s 0.1638 0.149 0.297 10
1840s 0.342 0.342 0.342 10
1850s 0.351 0.342 0.375 10
1860s 0.375 0.375 0.375 10
1870s 0.3609 0.328 0.375 10
1880s 0.2861 0.263 0.296 10
1890s 0.296 0.293 0.308 10
1900s 0.3153 0.308 0.359 10
1910s 0.3447 0.256 0.527 10
1920s 0.5216 0.497 0.527 10
1930s 0.5026 0.497 0.504 10
1940s 0.1288 0.022 0.372 10
1950s 0.3187 0.229 0.352 10
1960s 0.369 0.352 0.386 10
1970s 0.4045 0.386 0.42 10
1980s 0.5019 0.432 0.546 10
1990s 0.7315 0.585 0.756 10
2000s 0.8064 0.723 0.848 10
2010s 0.8019 0.768 0.841 10
2020s 0.8002 0.795 0.806 6

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 76 Panama 0.81 compare
  2. 77 Guyana 0.808 compare
  3. 77 Solomon Islands 0.808 compare
  4. 80 Armenia 0.805 compare
  5. 81 Israel 0.802 compare
  6. 82 Bolivia 0.801 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in North Macedonia?
Private civil liberties index in North Macedonia was 0.806 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 0.848 in 2009.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 1942.
How does North Macedonia rank for private civil liberties index?
North Macedonia ranks 79th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia 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.