QoG code: fh_cl
Civil Liberties Rating - Civil liberties allow for the freedoms of expression and belief, associational and organizational rights, rule of law, and personal autonomy without interference from the state. The more specific list of rights considered vary over the years. Countries are graded between 1 (most free) and 7 (least free).
| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Basic cross-section | 193 |
| Basic time-series | 198 |
| Standard cross-section | 193 |
| Standard time-series | 198 |
| OECD cross-section | 32 |
| OECD time-series | 32 |
| Dataset | Available for years |
|---|---|
| Standard time-series | 1972-2024 |
| Basic time-series | 1972-2024 |
| OECD time-series | 1972-2024 |
This variable has information from 1972 to 2024.