India: Civil liberties

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 India

Civil liberties index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong)

 Latest value 4
 Year 2025
 Measure points
 Data availability 1972 - 2025
 Average 3
 Min - Max 2 - 5
 Source The Freedom House
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The latest value from 2025 is 4 points, unchanged from 4 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 3 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1972 to 2025 is 3 points. The minimum value, 2 points, was reached in 1977 while the maximum of 5 points was recorded in 1975. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values India: Civil liberties
 2025 4
 2024 4
 2023 4
 2022 4
 2021 4
 2020 3
 2019 3
 2018 3




Definition: The Civil Liberties index from the Freedom House evaluate the following: freedom of expression and belief, associational and organizational rights, rule of law, and personal autonomy and individual rights. The rating ranges from 1 (strong liberties) to 7 (no liberties).

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