Women's Civil Liberties Index in Rwanda
Rwanda: Women's Civil Liberties Index was 0.31 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.31
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
155th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.843
in 2010
All-time low
0.21
in 1916
Years of data
110
1916–2025
Women's Civil Liberties Index in Rwanda, 1916–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for women's civil liberties index in Rwanda is 0.31, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, women's civil liberties index in Rwanda peaked at 0.843 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.21, in 1916.
That places Rwanda 155th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 0.21 | — |
| 1917 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.286 | +36.2% |
| 1958 | 0.286 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.268 | -6.3% |
| 1960 | 0.351 | +31.0% |
| 1961 | 0.415 | +18.2% |
| 1962 | 0.411 | -1.0% |
| 1963 | 0.495 | +20.4% |
| 1964 | 0.497 | +0.4% |
| 1965 | 0.497 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.497 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.497 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.497 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.497 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.531 | +6.8% |
| 1971 | 0.511 | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 0.511 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.525 | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 0.528 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.528 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.543 | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 0.543 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.571 | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 0.451 | -21.0% |
| 1995 | 0.637 | +41.2% |
| 1996 | 0.664 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 0.675 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 0.732 | +8.4% |
| 1999 | 0.732 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.821 | +12.2% |
| 2001 | 0.831 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 0.831 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.831 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.835 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 0.82 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 0.82 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.82 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.82 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.82 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.843 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 0.84 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 0.84 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.82 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 0.797 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 0.797 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.763 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 0.716 | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 0.716 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.716 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.716 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.6 | -16.2% |
| 2022 | 0.602 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 0.305 | -49.3% |
| 2024 | 0.292 | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 0.31 | +6.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 0.31 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.425, 73% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 0.31 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.6405, 48% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 4 |
| 1920s | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.231 | 0.21 | 0.286 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.4654 | 0.351 | 0.497 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5246 | 0.511 | 0.531 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.528 | 0.528 | 0.528 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6076 | 0.451 | 0.732 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8249 | 0.82 | 0.835 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7848 | 0.716 | 0.843 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4708 | 0.292 | 0.716 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 152 Iraq 0.34 compare
- 153 Mauritania 0.322 compare
- 154 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.314 compare
- 156 Tajikistan 0.301 compare
- 157 United Arab Emirates 0.293 compare
- 158 Central African Republic 0.291 compare
More gender data for Rwanda
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,716 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.9861 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 10,439 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 10,439 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.5 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 194,446 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 198,438 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 191,100 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 194,971 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 188,797 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is women's civil liberties index in Rwanda?
- Women's civil liberties index in Rwanda was 0.31 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest women's civil liberties index recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 0.843 in 2010.
- What is the lowest women's civil liberties index recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.21 in 1916.
- How does Rwanda rank for women's civil liberties index?
- Rwanda ranks 155th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is women's civil liberties index rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.