Private civil liberties index in South Africa
South Africa: Private civil liberties index was 0.86 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private civil liberties index in South Africa, 1900–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in South Africa is 0.86, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in South Africa peaked at 0.88 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.088, in 1970.
That places South Africa 51st 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 | 0.114 | 0.114 | 0.114 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.114 | 0.114 | 0.114 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.114 | 0.114 | 0.114 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.114 | 0.114 | 0.114 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1104 | 0.094 | 0.114 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.089 | 0.089 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.089 | 0.089 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.088 | 0.088 | 0.088 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0986 | 0.091 | 0.111 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5527 | 0.173 | 0.843 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.843 | 0.843 | 0.843 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8632 | 0.808 | 0.876 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8383 | 0.796 | 0.88 | 6 |
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More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private civil liberties index in South Africa?
- Private civil liberties index in South Africa was 0.86 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.88 in 2024.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.088 in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for private civil liberties index?
- South Africa ranks 51st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Private civil liberties index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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