What is private civil liberties index in South Sudan?

Private civil liberties index in South Sudan was 0.228 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in South Sudan?

The highest recorded value was 0.401 in 1877.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in South Sudan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1993.

How does South Sudan rank for private civil liberties index?

South Sudan ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in South Sudan?

Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Sudan 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 South Sudan

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

South Sudan: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.228 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.228

Change on year

down 3.0%

World rank

162nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.401

in 1877

All-time low

0.045

in 1993

Years of data

190

1821–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in South Sudan, 1821–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in South Sudan is 0.228, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in South Sudan peaked at 0.401 in 1877 and was at its lowest, 0.045, in 1993.

That places South Sudan 162nd 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
1820s	0.184	0.184	0.184	9
1830s	0.184	0.184	0.184	10
1840s	0.2451	0.204	0.314	10
1850s	0.3503	0.272	0.359	10
1860s	0.359	0.359	0.359	10
1870s	0.3898	0.385	0.401	10
1880s	0.3806	0.367	0.401	5
1900s	0.06	0.06	0.06	10
1910s	0.0597	0.058	0.061	10
1920s	0.0624	0.061	0.063	10
1930s	0.063	0.063	0.063	10
1940s	0.0673	0.063	0.074	10
1950s	0.142	0.074	0.202	10
1960s	0.1662	0.138	0.193	10
1970s	0.1552	0.145	0.162	10
1980s	0.1675	0.093	0.196	10
1990s	0.046	0.045	0.049	10
2000s	0.0692	0.049	0.09	10
2010s	0.1998	0.09	0.306	10
2020s	0.2028	0.164	0.235	6

Countries ranked near South Sudan

159 Equatorial Guinea 0.27 compare
160 United Arab Emirates 0.253 compare
161 Syria 0.248 compare
163 Rwanda 0.209 compare
164 Laos 0.204 compare
165 Qatar 0.176 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for South Sudan

Spring temperature anomalies -2.16 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.2213 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2026)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Elected parliament 0 (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
Consumer price index 41,281 2010 = 100 (2024)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.8369 °C (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in South Sudan?: Private civil liberties index in South Sudan was 0.228 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in South Sudan?: The highest recorded value was 0.401 in 1877.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in South Sudan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1993.
How does South Sudan rank for private civil liberties index?: South Sudan ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in South Sudan?: Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan 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.