Private Civil Liberties Index in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.627 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Zimbabwe, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 0.627 for private civil liberties index in 2025.
That represents a change of down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Zimbabwe peaked at 0.8 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.107, in 1924.
Zimbabwe ranks 117th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.188 | 0.188 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.188 | 0.188 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1355 | 0.107 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.107 | 0.107 | 0.107 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1132 | 0.107 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1487 | 0.12 | 0.161 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1422 | 0.122 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.124 | 0.122 | 0.126 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.725 | 0.652 | 0.758 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7684 | 0.758 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7568 | 0.717 | 0.787 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7518 | 0.714 | 0.779 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6695 | 0.627 | 0.738 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 114 Kazakhstan 0.635 compare
- 115 India 0.631 compare
- 116 Mozambique 0.63 compare
- 118 Bhutan 0.625 compare
- 119 Burkina Faso 0.615 compare
- 120 Angola 0.612 compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.5886 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private civil liberties index in Zimbabwe?
- Private civil liberties index in Zimbabwe was 0.627 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8 in 1997.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.107 in 1924.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for private civil liberties index?
- Zimbabwe ranks 117th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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
Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.