Civil Society Participation Index in Argentina
Argentina: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.707 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civil Society Participation Index in Argentina, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for civil society participation index in Argentina is 0.707, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Argentina peaked at 0.885 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.145, in 1789.
That places Argentina 79th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.145 | 0.145 | 0.145 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.145 | 0.145 | 0.145 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.145 | 0.145 | 0.145 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.205 | 0.205 | 0.205 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.205 | 0.205 | 0.205 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.205 | 0.205 | 0.205 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.205 | 0.205 | 0.205 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.205 | 0.205 | 0.205 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.349 | 0.205 | 0.365 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.365 | 0.365 | 0.365 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.445 | 0.445 | 0.445 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.674 | 0.674 | 0.674 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.674 | 0.674 | 0.674 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.6532 | 0.637 | 0.674 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.637 | 0.637 | 0.637 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.6426 | 0.637 | 0.644 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.6057 | 0.553 | 0.644 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.628 | 0.542 | 0.751 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.7165 | 0.715 | 0.72 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5783 | 0.314 | 0.789 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6508 | 0.314 | 0.872 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.884 | 0.884 | 0.884 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8797 | 0.873 | 0.885 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8585 | 0.845 | 0.872 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8273 | 0.707 | 0.869 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 76 Indonesia 0.711 compare
- 76 Portugal 0.711 compare
- 78 Montenegro 0.708 compare
- 79 Cote d'Ivoire 0.707 compare
- 81 Peru 0.706 compare
- 82 Mozambique 0.705 compare
More reference data data for Argentina
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3552 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4752 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7158 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9494 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8008 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civil society participation index in Argentina?
- Civil society participation index in Argentina was 0.707 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 0.885 in 2009.
- What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.145 in 1789.
- How does Argentina rank for civil society participation index?
- Argentina ranks 79th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil Society Participation Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which major civil society organizations are routinely consulted by policymakers, how many people are involved in them, women can participate, and candidate nomination for the legislature within parties is decentralized or made through primaries.