Civil Society Participation Index in Czechia
Czechia: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.777 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civil Society Participation Index in Czechia, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for civil society participation index in Czechia is 0.777, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Czechia peaked at 0.816 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.049, in 1940.
Czechia ranks 59th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.119 | 0.119 | 0.119 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.119 | 0.119 | 0.119 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.119 | 0.119 | 0.119 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.119 | 0.119 | 0.119 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.119 | 0.119 | 0.119 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.119 | 0.119 | 0.119 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.2312 | 0.119 | 0.68 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.1687 | 0.117 | 0.634 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.2746 | 0.117 | 0.401 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.5032 | 0.401 | 0.547 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.5979 | 0.547 | 0.682 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.7165 | 0.651 | 0.776 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.776 | 0.776 | 0.776 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.7068 | 0.625 | 0.776 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.732 | 0.732 | 0.732 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.6759 | 0.171 | 0.732 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1922 | 0.049 | 0.533 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0806 | 0.05 | 0.101 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1061 | 0.101 | 0.148 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.105 | 0.105 | 0.105 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1072 | 0.105 | 0.127 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.754 | 0.754 | 0.754 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.782 | 0.782 | 0.782 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7803 | 0.766 | 0.816 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7822 | 0.765 | 0.805 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
- 57 Nigeria 0.786 compare
- 58 Guinea-Bissau 0.78 compare
- 59 Jamaica 0.777 compare
- 61 South Africa 0.776 compare
- 62 Chile 0.775 compare
More reference data data for Czechia
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.21 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.78 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.62 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9015 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.35 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 166.8 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civil society participation index in Czechia?
- Civil society participation index in Czechia was 0.777 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.816 in 2017.
- What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.049 in 1940.
- How does Czechia rank for civil society participation index?
- Czechia ranks 59th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Czechia 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.