Civil Society Participation Index in Cameroon
Cameroon: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.467 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civil Society Participation Index in Cameroon, 1961–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for civil society participation index in Cameroon is 0.467, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 17.9% on the previous year and down 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Cameroon peaked at 0.631 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.123, in 1961.
Cameroon ranks 131st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.123 | 0.123 | 0.123 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.123 | 0.123 | 0.123 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2212 | 0.123 | 0.278 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.513 | 0.513 | 0.513 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5446 | 0.542 | 0.568 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5981 | 0.569 | 0.613 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.573 | 0.467 | 0.631 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More reference data data for Cameroon
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.282 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3209 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.11 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4712 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 153.29 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civil society participation index in Cameroon?
- Civil society participation index in Cameroon was 0.467 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 0.631 in 2022.
- What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.123 in 1961.
- How does Cameroon rank for civil society participation index?
- Cameroon ranks 131st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.