Civil Society Participation Index in Lithuania

Lithuania: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.831 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.831
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
41st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.842
in 2022
All-time low
0.044
in 1970
Years of data
231
1795–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Lithuania, 1795–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for civil society participation index in Lithuania is 0.831, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 4.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Lithuania peaked at 0.842 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.044, in 1970.

That places Lithuania 41st 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1790s 0.213 0.213 0.213 5
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 0.3123 0.265 0.444 10
1920s 0.3279 0.079 0.438 10
1930s 0.076 0.069 0.079 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 0.6495 0.642 0.681 10
2000s 0.7256 0.708 0.734 10
2010s 0.7795 0.738 0.839 10
2020s 0.836 0.829 0.842 6

Countries ranked near Lithuania

  1. 38 Fiji 0.846 compare
  2. 39 Bolivia 0.845 compare
  3. 39 Uruguay 0.845 compare
  4. 42 Suriname 0.829 compare
  5. 43 Cyprus 0.827 compare
  6. 44 Netherlands 0.826 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is civil society participation index in Lithuania?
Civil society participation index in Lithuania was 0.831 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Lithuania?
The highest recorded value was 0.842 in 2022.
What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Lithuania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.044 in 1970.
How does Lithuania rank for civil society participation index?
Lithuania ranks 41st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Lithuania?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania 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

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.