Private Civil Liberties Index in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.806 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in North Macedonia, 1789–2025
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9026 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.06 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.56 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.88 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 159.36 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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
Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.