What is private civil liberties index in Sudan?

Private civil liberties index in Sudan was 0.098 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.401 in 1877.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1993.

How does Sudan rank for private civil liberties index?

Sudan ranks 171st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Sudan?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this 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 Sudan

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

Sudan: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.098 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.098

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

171st

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 Sudan, 1821–2025

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

Analysis

Sudan recorded 0.098 for private civil liberties index in 2025.

The figure is up 12.6% over ten years.

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

Sudan ranks 171st 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
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	0.0957	0.079	0.179	10
2020s	0.128	0.098	0.147	6

Countries ranked near Sudan

168 Nicaragua 0.144 compare
169 Yemen 0.137 compare
170 Myanmar 0.136 compare
172 Turkmenistan 0.073 compare
173 Vatican 0.072 compare
174 Afghanistan 0.028 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Sudan

Spring temperature anomalies -0.5281 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.57 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 2.09 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2814 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.9627 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 38,797 2010 = 100 (2022)
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 Sudan?: Private civil liberties index in Sudan was 0.098 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Sudan?: The highest recorded value was 0.401 in 1877.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Sudan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1993.
How does Sudan rank for private civil liberties index?: Sudan ranks 171st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Sudan?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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.