What is private civil liberties index in Pakistan?

Private civil liberties index in Pakistan was 0.52 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.544 in 1998.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.062 in 1839.

How does Pakistan rank for private civil liberties index?

Pakistan ranks 130th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Pakistan?

Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Pakistan 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 Pakistan

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

Pakistan: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.52 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.52

Change on year

up 6.1%

World rank

130th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.544

in 1998

All-time low

0.062

in 1839

Years of data

187

1839–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Pakistan, 1839–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in Pakistan stood at 0.52.

That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Pakistan peaked at 0.544 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.062, in 1839.

Pakistan ranks 130th 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
1830s	0.062	0.062	0.062	1
1840s	0.062	0.062	0.062	10
1850s	0.0706	0.062	0.135	10
1860s	0.156	0.156	0.156	10
1870s	0.1734	0.156	0.185	10
1880s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1890s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1900s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1910s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1920s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1930s	0.185	0.185	0.185	10
1940s	0.2705	0.185	0.47	10
1950s	0.508	0.48	0.53	10
1960s	0.4767	0.469	0.48	10
1970s	0.4519	0.354	0.498	10
1980s	0.3927	0.379	0.484	10
1990s	0.5089	0.501	0.544	10
2000s	0.5111	0.477	0.531	10
2010s	0.492	0.454	0.533	10
2020s	0.4678	0.422	0.52	6

Countries ranked near Pakistan

127 Burundi 0.538 compare
128 Thailand 0.535 compare
129 Comoros 0.53 compare
131 Vietnam 0.513 compare
132 Chad 0.468 compare
133 Russia 0.465 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Pakistan?: Private civil liberties index in Pakistan was 0.52 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Pakistan?: The highest recorded value was 0.544 in 1998.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Pakistan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.062 in 1839.
How does Pakistan rank for private civil liberties index?: Pakistan ranks 130th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Pakistan?: Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan 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.