Civil Society Participation Index in Norway
Norway: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.973 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civil Society Participation Index in Norway, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Norway recorded 0.973 for civil society participation index in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Norway peaked at 0.987 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0.035, in 1789.
That places Norway 2nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.131 | 0.131 | 0.131 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.378 | 0.378 | 0.378 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.414 | 0.414 | 0.414 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.637 | 0.637 | 0.637 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.637 | 0.637 | 0.637 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.7516 | 0.637 | 0.845 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.845 | 0.845 | 0.845 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.845 | 0.845 | 0.845 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.837 | 0.837 | 0.837 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.8376 | 0.836 | 0.844 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.844 | 0.844 | 0.844 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.7541 | 0.573 | 0.983 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.983 | 0.983 | 0.983 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.9838 | 0.983 | 0.987 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.987 | 0.987 | 0.987 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.987 | 0.987 | 0.987 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.987 | 0.987 | 0.987 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.987 | 0.987 | 0.987 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9839 | 0.956 | 0.987 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.973 | 0.973 | 0.973 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 1 Germany 0.979 compare
- 3 Denmark 0.971 compare
- 3 Switzerland 0.971 compare
- 5 United States 0.963 compare
More reference data data for Norway
- Spring temperature anomalies 4.27 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.74 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -2.84 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.11 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 3.43 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 149.54 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 Norway?
- Civil society participation index in Norway was 0.973 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 0.987 in 1968.
- What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.035 in 1789.
- How does Norway rank for civil society participation index?
- Norway ranks 2nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.