What is private civil liberties index in Zambia?

Private civil liberties index in Zambia was 0.769 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.868 in 2022.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.122 in 1924.

How does Zambia rank for private civil liberties index?

Zambia ranks 86th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zambia 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 Zambia

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

Zambia: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.769 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.769

Change on year

down 6.1%

World rank

86th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.868

in 2022

All-time low

0.122

in 1924

Years of data

115

1911–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Zambia, 1911–2025

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

Analysis

Zambia recorded 0.769 for private civil liberties index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Zambia peaked at 0.868 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.122, in 1924.

Zambia ranks 86th of 176 countries on this measure, 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
1910s	0.147	0.147	0.147	9
1920s	0.132	0.122	0.147	10
1930s	0.122	0.122	0.122	10
1940s	0.125	0.125	0.125	10
1950s	0.1292	0.125	0.132	10
1960s	0.3365	0.132	0.494	10
1970s	0.4993	0.493	0.506	10
1980s	0.5258	0.497	0.545	10
1990s	0.7528	0.598	0.779	10
2000s	0.7756	0.773	0.779	10
2010s	0.7475	0.726	0.778	10
2020s	0.8072	0.768	0.868	6

Countries ranked near Zambia

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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Zambia?: Private civil liberties index in Zambia was 0.769 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 0.868 in 2022.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.122 in 1924.
How does Zambia rank for private civil liberties index?: Zambia ranks 86th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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.