Civil Society Participation Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.515 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civil Society Participation Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for civil society participation index in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.515, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.671 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.023, in 1900.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 125th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.093 | 0.093 | 0.093 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.093 | 0.093 | 0.093 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.093 | 0.093 | 0.093 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1492 | 0.141 | 0.193 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2043 | 0.166 | 0.237 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.155 | 0.155 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.155 | 0.155 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3418 | 0.201 | 0.561 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5684 | 0.561 | 0.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6334 | 0.601 | 0.671 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5137 | 0.469 | 0.614 | 6 |
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8778 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.05 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6722 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 133.85 2010 = 100 (2016)
- 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Civil society participation index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.515 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.671 in 2019.
- What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.023 in 1900.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for civil society participation index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 125th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.