India: Civil liberties

India: Civil liberties index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) , 1972 - 2020:

For that indicator, we provide data for India from 1972 to 2020. The average value for India during that period was 3 points with a minimum of 2 points in 1977 and a maximum of 5 points in 1975. The latest value from 2020 is 3 points. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 195 countries is 3 points. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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).