What is private civil liberties index in Russia?

Private civil liberties index in Russia was 0.465 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.829 in 1993.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.003 in 1937.

How does Russia rank for private civil liberties index?

Russia ranks 133rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Russia?

Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Russia 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 Russia

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

Russia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.465 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.465

Change on year

up 1.5%

World rank

133rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.829

in 1993

All-time low

0.003

in 1937

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Russia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Russia is 0.465, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Russia peaked at 0.829 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.003, in 1937.

That places Russia 133rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
1780s	0.021	0.021	0.021	1
1790s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1800s	0.0255	0.021	0.026	10
1810s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1820s	0.0224	0.017	0.026	10
1830s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1840s	0.019	0.017	0.027	10
1850s	0.037	0.027	0.047	10
1860s	0.0771	0.042	0.081	10
1870s	0.081	0.081	0.081	10
1880s	0.0824	0.081	0.083	10
1890s	0.1628	0.083	0.216	10
1900s	0.2328	0.216	0.267	10
1910s	0.2058	0.053	0.269	10
1920s	0.036	0.022	0.056	10
1930s	0.0062	0.003	0.013	10
1940s	0.0066	0.004	0.009	10
1950s	0.0273	0.007	0.048	10
1960s	0.0457	0.042	0.048	10
1970s	0.0512	0.049	0.054	10
1980s	0.0816	0.053	0.136	10
1990s	0.6889	0.182	0.829	10
2000s	0.733	0.72	0.755	10
2010s	0.7097	0.675	0.759	10
2020s	0.5475	0.458	0.672	6

Countries ranked near Russia

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Russia?: Private civil liberties index in Russia was 0.465 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Russia?: The highest recorded value was 0.829 in 1993.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Russia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.003 in 1937.
How does Russia rank for private civil liberties index?: Russia ranks 133rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Russia?: Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia 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.