What is civil society participation index in Bahrain?

Civil society participation index in Bahrain was 0.245 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Bahrain?

The highest recorded value was 0.578 in 2005.

What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Bahrain?

The lowest recorded value was 0.033 in 1900.

How does Bahrain rank for civil society participation index?

Bahrain ranks 157th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Bahrain?

Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Bahrain 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.

Civil Society Participation Index in Bahrain

Name: Civil Society Participation Index in Bahrain
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Bahrain: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.245 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.245

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

157th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.578

in 2005

All-time low

0.033

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Bahrain, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, civil society participation index in Bahrain stood at 0.245.

The figure is up 17.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Bahrain peaked at 0.578 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.033, in 1900.

That places Bahrain 157th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.033	0.033	0.033	10
1910s	0.0435	0.033	0.048	10
1920s	0.048	0.048	0.048	10
1930s	0.066	0.066	0.066	10
1940s	0.066	0.066	0.066	10
1950s	0.0893	0.069	0.106	10
1960s	0.106	0.106	0.106	10
1970s	0.1436	0.106	0.208	10
1980s	0.107	0.107	0.107	10
1990s	0.1115	0.109	0.134	10
2000s	0.5184	0.134	0.578	10
2010s	0.2592	0.193	0.572	10
2020s	0.245	0.245	0.245	6

Countries ranked near Bahrain

154 Yemen 0.264 compare
155 Sudan 0.256 compare
156 Saudi Arabia 0.25 compare
158 South Sudan 0.233 compare
159 Laos 0.229 compare
160 China 0.219 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Bahrain

Spring temperature anomalies 0.729 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.4928 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.2403 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6871 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.24 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 120.52 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is civil society participation index in Bahrain?: Civil society participation index in Bahrain was 0.245 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Bahrain?: The highest recorded value was 0.578 in 2005.
What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Bahrain?: The lowest recorded value was 0.033 in 1900.
How does Bahrain rank for civil society participation index?: Bahrain ranks 157th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Bahrain?: Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain 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

Indicator: Civil Society Participation Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,063 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.