What is civil society participation index in Cape Verde?

Civil society participation index in Cape Verde was 0.683 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Cape Verde?

The highest recorded value was 0.734 in 2010.

What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Cape Verde?

The lowest recorded value was 0.105 in 1932.

How does Cape Verde rank for civil society participation index?

Cape Verde ranks 92nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Cape Verde?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde

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

Cape Verde: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.683 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.683

Change on year

up 4.6%

World rank

92nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.734

in 2010

All-time low

0.105

in 1932

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Cape Verde, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for civil society participation index in Cape Verde is 0.683, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Cape Verde peaked at 0.734 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.105, in 1932.

Cape Verde ranks 92nd of 176 countries on this measure, 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
1900s	0.142	0.142	0.142	10
1910s	0.142	0.142	0.142	10
1920s	0.142	0.142	0.142	10
1930s	0.1194	0.105	0.142	10
1940s	0.123	0.123	0.123	10
1950s	0.135	0.135	0.135	10
1960s	0.135	0.135	0.135	10
1970s	0.2908	0.135	0.477	10
1980s	0.477	0.477	0.477	10
1990s	0.6562	0.473	0.722	10
2000s	0.722	0.722	0.722	10
2010s	0.7066	0.675	0.734	10
2020s	0.6653	0.653	0.683	6

Countries ranked near Cape Verde

90 Ecuador 0.69 compare
91 Madagascar 0.686 compare
92 Japan 0.683 compare
94 Somalia 0.68 compare
95 Mongolia 0.677 compare

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More reference data data for Cape Verde

Temperature anomalies by month -0.3107 °C (2026)
Spring temperature anomalies -0.56 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.1352 °C (2026)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2626 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.375 °C (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Democracy 7 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is civil society participation index in Cape Verde?: Civil society participation index in Cape Verde was 0.683 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Cape Verde?: The highest recorded value was 0.734 in 2010.
What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Cape Verde?: The lowest recorded value was 0.105 in 1932.
How does Cape Verde rank for civil society participation index?: Cape Verde ranks 92nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Cape Verde?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cape Verde 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.