Women's Civil Liberties Index in Eritrea
Eritrea: Women's Civil Liberties Index was 0.03 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.03
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
174th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.437
in 1942
All-time low
0.022
in 2013
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Women's Civil Liberties Index in Eritrea, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, women's civil liberties index in Eritrea stood at 0.03.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, women's civil liberties index in Eritrea peaked at 0.437 in 1942 and was at its lowest, 0.022, in 2013.
Eritrea ranks 174th 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.
Women's Civil Liberties Index in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.235 | — |
| 1901 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.235 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.228 | -3.0% |
| 1931 | 0.228 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.228 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.228 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.228 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.228 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.228 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.228 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.228 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.212 | -7.0% |
| 1940 | 0.256 | +20.8% |
| 1941 | 0.297 | +16.0% |
| 1942 | 0.437 | +47.1% |
| 1943 | 0.437 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.437 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.437 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.437 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.437 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.437 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.437 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.359 | -17.8% |
| 1951 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.261 | -27.3% |
| 1953 | 0.253 | -3.1% |
| 1954 | 0.253 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.253 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.253 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.253 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.253 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.253 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.253 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.253 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.214 | -15.4% |
| 1963 | 0.214 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.214 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.214 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.214 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.214 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.214 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.214 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.245 | +14.5% |
| 1971 | 0.245 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.245 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.245 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.151 | -38.4% |
| 1975 | 0.151 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.144 | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 0.144 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.144 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.144 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.142 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 0.142 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.142 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.142 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.142 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.142 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.142 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.142 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.142 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.142 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.153 | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 0.182 | +19.0% |
| 1992 | 0.182 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.182 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.182 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.159 | -12.6% |
| 1996 | 0.159 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.159 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.135 | -15.1% |
| 1999 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.115 | -14.8% |
| 2001 | 0.039 | -66.1% |
| 2002 | 0.039 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.039 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.039 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.031 | -20.5% |
| 2006 | 0.031 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.031 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.031 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.031 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.03 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.027 | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 0.022 | -18.5% |
| 2014 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.025 | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 0.028 | +12.0% |
| 2019 | 0.052 | +85.7% |
| 2020 | 0.048 | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 0.045 | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 0.042 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 0.047 | +11.9% |
| 2024 | 0.03 | -36.2% |
| 2025 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 0.03 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.425, 7% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 0.03 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.6405, 5% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.235 | 0.235 | 0.235 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.235 | 0.235 | 0.235 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.235 | 0.235 | 0.235 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.2264 | 0.212 | 0.228 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.4049 | 0.256 | 0.437 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.275 | 0.253 | 0.359 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2218 | 0.214 | 0.253 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1858 | 0.144 | 0.245 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.142 | 0.142 | 0.142 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1628 | 0.135 | 0.182 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0426 | 0.031 | 0.115 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.028 | 0.022 | 0.052 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0403 | 0.03 | 0.048 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 171 South Sudan 0.117 compare
- 172 Sudan 0.087 compare
- 173 Vatican 0.06
- 175 Afghanistan 0.007 compare
- 175 North Korea 0.007 compare
More gender data for Eritrea
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,428 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.34 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 2,575 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 2,575 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 49,309 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 50,569 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 47,954 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 49,112 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 46,799 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is women's civil liberties index in Eritrea?
- Women's civil liberties index in Eritrea was 0.03 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest women's civil liberties index recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.437 in 1942.
- What is the lowest women's civil liberties index recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 2013.
- How does Eritrea rank for women's civil liberties index?
- Eritrea ranks 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is women's civil liberties index rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Women's Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which women are free from forced labor, have property rights and access to the justice system, and enjoy freedom of movement.