What is civil society participation index in Cyprus?

Civil society participation index in Cyprus was 0.827 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.913 in 2013.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.105 in 1900.

How does Cyprus rank for civil society participation index?

Cyprus ranks 43rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Cyprus?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cyprus 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 Cyprus

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

Cyprus: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.827 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.827

Change on year

down 0.7%

World rank

43rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.913

in 2013

All-time low

0.105

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Cyprus, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, civil society participation index in Cyprus stood at 0.827.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Cyprus peaked at 0.913 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.105, in 1900.

That places Cyprus 43rd 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
1900s	0.105	0.105	0.105	10
1910s	0.105	0.105	0.105	10
1920s	0.105	0.105	0.105	10
1930s	0.105	0.105	0.105	10
1940s	0.105	0.105	0.105	10
1950s	0.173	0.173	0.173	10
1960s	0.3552	0.339	0.357	10
1970s	0.5047	0.357	0.625	10
1980s	0.699	0.699	0.699	10
1990s	0.7978	0.778	0.8	10
2000s	0.888	0.869	0.907	10
2010s	0.8981	0.862	0.913	10
2020s	0.848	0.827	0.866	6

Countries ranked near Cyprus

41 Lithuania 0.831 compare
42 Suriname 0.829 compare
44 Netherlands 0.826 compare
45 Dominican Republic 0.823 compare
46 Niger 0.82 compare
46 Vanuatu 0.82 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Cyprus

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Summer temperature anomalies -0.3996 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.2713 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1512 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.8299 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 119.37 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is civil society participation index in Cyprus?: Civil society participation index in Cyprus was 0.827 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Cyprus?: The highest recorded value was 0.913 in 2013.
What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Cyprus?: The lowest recorded value was 0.105 in 1900.
How does Cyprus rank for civil society participation index?: Cyprus ranks 43rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Cyprus?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus 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.