Private Civil Liberties Index in Qatar

Qatar: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.176 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.176
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
165th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.347
in 2008
All-time low
0.069
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Qatar, 1900–2025

0.10.20.3190019622025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Qatar is 0.176, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 44.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Qatar peaked at 0.347 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.069, in 1900.

Qatar ranks 165th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.069 0.069 0.069 10
1910s 0.076 0.069 0.101 10
1920s 0.101 0.101 0.101 10
1930s 0.101 0.101 0.101 10
1940s 0.101 0.101 0.101 10
1950s 0.0985 0.088 0.109 10
1960s 0.1048 0.1 0.124 10
1970s 0.1561 0.14 0.159 10
1980s 0.173 0.173 0.173 10
1990s 0.2108 0.205 0.224 10
2000s 0.3227 0.305 0.347 10
2010s 0.3122 0.275 0.345 10
2020s 0.2013 0.176 0.297 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Qatar?
Private civil liberties index in Qatar was 0.176 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 0.347 in 2008.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.069 in 1900.
How does Qatar rank for private civil liberties index?
Qatar ranks 165th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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.