Civil Society Participation Index in Paraguay

Paraguay: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.484 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.484
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
127th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.761
in 2008
All-time low
0.041
in 1958
Years of data
215
1811–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Paraguay, 1811–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, civil society participation index in Paraguay stood at 0.484.

The figure is down 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Paraguay peaked at 0.761 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.041, in 1958.

That places Paraguay 127th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1810s 0.0623 0.046 0.095 9
1820s 0.046 0.046 0.046 10
1830s 0.046 0.046 0.046 10
1840s 0.0614 0.043 0.094 10
1850s 0.043 0.043 0.043 10
1860s 0.043 0.043 0.043 10
1870s 0.1744 0.043 0.189 10
1880s 0.189 0.189 0.189 10
1890s 0.189 0.189 0.189 10
1900s 0.1899 0.183 0.192 10
1910s 0.1997 0.192 0.203 10
1920s 0.1967 0.194 0.203 10
1930s 0.194 0.194 0.194 10
1940s 0.172 0.069 0.194 10
1950s 0.0582 0.041 0.069 10
1960s 0.0491 0.041 0.056 10
1970s 0.0532 0.052 0.056 10
1980s 0.0572 0.052 0.104 10
1990s 0.5514 0.486 0.577 10
2000s 0.6472 0.602 0.761 10
2010s 0.6064 0.556 0.711 10
2020s 0.5208 0.484 0.553 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is civil society participation index in Paraguay?
Civil society participation index in Paraguay was 0.484 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Paraguay?
The highest recorded value was 0.761 in 2008.
What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Paraguay?
The lowest recorded value was 0.041 in 1958.
How does Paraguay rank for civil society participation index?
Paraguay ranks 127th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Paraguay?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Paraguay 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
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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.