What is civil society participation index in Bulgaria?

Civil society participation index in Bulgaria was 0.858 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.858 in 2025.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.028 in 1877.

How does Bulgaria rank for civil society participation index?

Bulgaria ranks 33rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Bulgaria?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria

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

Bulgaria: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.858 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.858

Change on year

up 7.4%

World rank

33rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.858

in 2025

All-time low

0.028

in 1877

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Bulgaria, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for civil society participation index in Bulgaria is 0.858, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 237 years on record.

That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Bulgaria peaked at 0.858 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.028, in 1877.

That places Bulgaria 33rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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
1780s	0.157	0.157	0.157	1
1790s	0.157	0.157	0.157	10
1800s	0.157	0.157	0.157	10
1810s	0.157	0.157	0.157	10
1820s	0.157	0.157	0.157	10
1830s	0.157	0.157	0.157	10
1840s	0.157	0.157	0.157	10
1850s	0.157	0.157	0.157	10
1860s	0.157	0.157	0.157	10
1870s	0.2107	0.028	0.49	10
1880s	0.3901	0.379	0.49	10
1890s	0.379	0.379	0.379	10
1900s	0.3856	0.379	0.39	10
1910s	0.3915	0.39	0.405	10
1920s	0.405	0.405	0.405	10
1930s	0.3678	0.34	0.405	10
1940s	0.2679	0.084	0.381	10
1950s	0.0696	0.068	0.084	10
1960s	0.068	0.068	0.068	10
1970s	0.068	0.068	0.068	10
1980s	0.068	0.068	0.068	10
1990s	0.7678	0.727	0.778	10
2000s	0.7305	0.727	0.762	10
2010s	0.7838	0.737	0.817	10
2020s	0.7903	0.72	0.858	6

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

31 France 0.866 compare
32 Brazil 0.865 compare
33 Nepal 0.858 compare
33 Seychelles 0.858 compare
36 Botswana 0.856 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Bulgaria

Spring temperature anomalies 0.2116 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.39 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.98 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 162.5 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is civil society participation index in Bulgaria?: Civil society participation index in Bulgaria was 0.858 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Bulgaria?: The highest recorded value was 0.858 in 2025.
What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Bulgaria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.028 in 1877.
How does Bulgaria rank for civil society participation index?: Bulgaria ranks 33rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Bulgaria?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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.