What is private civil liberties index in Saudi Arabia?

Private civil liberties index in Saudi Arabia was 0.171 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The highest recorded value was 0.204 in 2024.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.035 in 1822.

How does Saudi Arabia rank for private civil liberties index?

Saudi Arabia ranks 166th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?

Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia

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

Saudi Arabia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.171 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.171

Change on year

down 16.2%

World rank

166th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.204

in 2024

All-time low

0.035

in 1822

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Saudi Arabia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

Saudi Arabia recorded 0.171 for private civil liberties index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.2% on the previous year and up 32.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0.204 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.035, in 1822.

Saudi Arabia ranks 166th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.099	0.099	0.099	1
1790s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1800s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1810s	0.1026	0.099	0.135	10
1820s	0.055	0.035	0.135	10
1830s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1840s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1850s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1860s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1870s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1880s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1890s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1900s	0.0378	0.035	0.039	10
1910s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1920s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1930s	0.0379	0.037	0.039	10
1940s	0.038	0.038	0.038	10
1950s	0.0415	0.038	0.044	10
1960s	0.065	0.046	0.072	10
1970s	0.0718	0.064	0.078	10
1980s	0.0796	0.078	0.082	10
1990s	0.0847	0.082	0.085	10
2000s	0.0982	0.084	0.114	10
2010s	0.1385	0.123	0.188	10
2020s	0.1847	0.171	0.204	6

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

163 Rwanda 0.209 compare
164 Laos 0.204 compare
165 Qatar 0.176 compare
167 China 0.145 compare
168 Nicaragua 0.144 compare
169 Yemen 0.137 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Saudi Arabia

Spring temperature anomalies -0.1508 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.988 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.6025 °C (2026)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.5548 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 138.56 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 0 (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9644 °C (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 0 (2025)
Elected parliament 0 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Saudi Arabia?: Private civil liberties index in Saudi Arabia was 0.171 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The highest recorded value was 0.204 in 2024.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.035 in 1822.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for private civil liberties index?: Saudi Arabia ranks 166th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?: Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.