What is private civil liberties index in Sierra Leone?

Private civil liberties index in Sierra Leone was 0.824 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Sierra Leone?

The highest recorded value was 0.867 in 2024.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Sierra Leone?

The lowest recorded value was 0.123 in 1900.

How does Sierra Leone rank for private civil liberties index?

Sierra Leone ranks 69th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?

Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone

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

Sierra Leone: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.824 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.824

Change on year

down 5.0%

World rank

69th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.867

in 2024

All-time low

0.123

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Sierra Leone, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Sierra Leone is 0.824, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Sierra Leone peaked at 0.867 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.123, in 1900.

That places Sierra Leone 69th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
1900s	0.123	0.123	0.123	10
1910s	0.126	0.126	0.126	10
1920s	0.1296	0.126	0.144	10
1930s	0.144	0.144	0.144	10
1940s	0.1464	0.144	0.156	10
1950s	0.1853	0.16	0.207	10
1960s	0.4405	0.316	0.464	10
1970s	0.4167	0.404	0.474	10
1980s	0.4146	0.409	0.423	10
1990s	0.3147	0.282	0.423	10
2000s	0.7035	0.37	0.794	10
2010s	0.8319	0.767	0.864	10
2020s	0.8282	0.799	0.867	6

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

68 Dominican Republic 0.829 compare
70 Vanuatu 0.823 compare
71 East Timor 0.821 compare
72 Malawi 0.819 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Sierra Leone

Spring temperature anomalies 0.1247 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.8874 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.2824 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1314 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.1178 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 771.75 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Sierra Leone?: Private civil liberties index in Sierra Leone was 0.824 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Sierra Leone?: The highest recorded value was 0.867 in 2024.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Sierra Leone?: The lowest recorded value was 0.123 in 1900.
How does Sierra Leone rank for private civil liberties index?: Sierra Leone ranks 69th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?: Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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.