What is civil society participation index in Kazakhstan?

Civil society participation index in Kazakhstan was 0.418 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.469 in 2023.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.044 in 1970.

How does Kazakhstan rank for civil society participation index?

Kazakhstan ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Kazakhstan?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.418 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.418

Change on year

down 10.9%

World rank

135th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.469

in 2023

All-time low

0.044

in 1970

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Kazakhstan, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, civil society participation index in Kazakhstan stood at 0.418.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.9% on the previous year and up 12.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Kazakhstan peaked at 0.469 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.044, in 1970.

Kazakhstan ranks 135th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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
1780s	0.213	0.213	0.213	1
1790s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1800s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1810s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1820s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1830s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1840s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1850s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1860s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1870s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1880s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1890s	0.213	0.213	0.213	10
1900s	0.257	0.236	0.285	10
1910s	0.247	0.102	0.285	10
1920s	0.0755	0.064	0.113	10
1930s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1940s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1950s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1960s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1970s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1980s	0.0842	0.044	0.179	10
1990s	0.3937	0.344	0.44	10
2000s	0.3843	0.378	0.387	10
2010s	0.3755	0.352	0.405	10
2020s	0.4463	0.418	0.469	6

Countries ranked near Kazakhstan

133 Hungary 0.434 compare
134 Angola 0.433 compare
136 Singapore 0.412 compare
137 El Salvador 0.407 compare
138 Rwanda 0.402 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Kazakhstan

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Summer temperature anomalies 1.71 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4005 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.4 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 348.12 2010 = 100 (2025)
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Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is civil society participation index in Kazakhstan?: Civil society participation index in Kazakhstan was 0.418 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Kazakhstan?: The highest recorded value was 0.469 in 2023.
What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Kazakhstan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.044 in 1970.
How does Kazakhstan rank for civil society participation index?: Kazakhstan ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Kazakhstan?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kazakhstan 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.