Physical Integrity Rights Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Physical Integrity Rights Index was 0.32 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Physical Integrity Rights Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 0.32 for physical integrity rights index in 2025.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, physical integrity rights index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.552 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.035, in 1920.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 145th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.15 | 0.078 | 0.158 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.078 | 0.078 | 0.078 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0454 | 0.035 | 0.061 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.061 | 0.061 | 0.061 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0893 | 0.068 | 0.103 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.073 | 0.073 | 0.073 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0562 | 0.052 | 0.073 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1219 | 0.095 | 0.178 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.249 | 0.208 | 0.333 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3479 | 0.274 | 0.539 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4335 | 0.314 | 0.552 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 142 Thailand 0.344 compare
- 143 Nigeria 0.327 compare
- 144 South Sudan 0.324 compare
- 146 Mozambique 0.314 compare
- 147 Philippines 0.309 compare
- 148 Kyrgyzstan 0.306 compare
More social development data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 503,732 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1.18 million (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.306 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.599 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.48 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.306 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.2 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.115 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is physical integrity rights index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Physical integrity rights index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.32 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest physical integrity rights index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.552 in 2022.
- What is the lowest physical integrity rights index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.035 in 1920.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for physical integrity rights index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 145th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is physical integrity rights index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Physical Integrity Rights Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which people are free from government torture and political killings.