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Private Civil Liberties Index in Slovakia

Slovakia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.912 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.912
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
22nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.943
in 2010
All-time low
0.053
in 1949
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Slovakia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Slovakia is 0.912, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Slovakia peaked at 0.943 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.053, in 1949.

That places Slovakia 22nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.146 0.146 0.146 1
1790s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1800s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1810s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1820s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1830s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1840s 0.2492 0.173 0.554 10
1850s 0.392 0.392 0.392 10
1860s 0.5044 0.404 0.607 10
1870s 0.595 0.595 0.595 10
1880s 0.595 0.595 0.595 10
1890s 0.6142 0.595 0.632 10
1900s 0.626 0.626 0.626 10
1910s 0.5995 0.54 0.791 10
1920s 0.7882 0.777 0.791 10
1930s 0.7023 0.166 0.777 10
1940s 0.2011 0.053 0.418 10
1950s 0.0703 0.053 0.083 10
1960s 0.1443 0.109 0.171 10
1970s 0.142 0.142 0.142 10
1980s 0.1513 0.142 0.203 10
1990s 0.9221 0.917 0.934 10
2000s 0.931 0.917 0.937 10
2010s 0.9318 0.92 0.943 10
2020s 0.8883 0.835 0.929 6

Countries ranked near Slovakia

  1. 19 Benin 0.918 compare
  2. 20 Japan 0.917 compare
  3. 21 Italy 0.914 compare
  4. 22 Costa Rica 0.912 compare
  5. 24 Barbados 0.91 compare
  6. 24 Lithuania 0.91 compare
  7. 24 Norway 0.91 compare
  8. 24 Suriname 0.91 compare
  9. 24 Switzerland 0.91 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Slovakia?
Private civil liberties index in Slovakia was 0.912 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Slovakia?
The highest recorded value was 0.943 in 2010.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Slovakia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.053 in 1949.
How does Slovakia rank for private civil liberties index?
Slovakia ranks 22nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Slovakia?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Slovakia 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.