What is civil society participation index in Sweden?

Civil society participation index in Sweden was 0.939 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.979 in 1939.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.061 in 1789.

How does Sweden rank for civil society participation index?

Sweden ranks 10th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Sweden?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Sweden 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 Sweden

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

Sweden: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.939 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.939

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

10th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.979

in 1939

All-time low

0.061

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Sweden, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, civil society participation index in Sweden stood at 0.939.

The figure is down 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Sweden peaked at 0.979 in 1939 and was at its lowest, 0.061, in 1789.

That places Sweden 10th 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	0.061	0.061	0.061	1
1790s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1800s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1810s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1820s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1830s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1840s	0.231	0.231	0.231	10
1850s	0.231	0.231	0.231	10
1860s	0.593	0.593	0.593	10
1870s	0.736	0.736	0.736	10
1880s	0.771	0.771	0.771	10
1890s	0.771	0.771	0.771	10
1900s	0.844	0.844	0.844	10
1910s	0.8543	0.848	0.855	10
1920s	0.8818	0.845	0.893	10
1930s	0.9404	0.893	0.979	10
1940s	0.979	0.979	0.979	10
1950s	0.979	0.979	0.979	10
1960s	0.979	0.979	0.979	10
1970s	0.979	0.979	0.979	10
1980s	0.979	0.979	0.979	10
1990s	0.9498	0.935	0.979	10
2000s	0.948	0.948	0.948	10
2010s	0.9474	0.942	0.95	10
2020s	0.9425	0.939	0.946	6

Countries ranked near Sweden

8 Finland 0.948 compare
9 Belgium 0.947 compare
11 Canada 0.938 compare
12 Malawi 0.931 compare
13 Taiwan 0.929 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 1.58 °C (2026)
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Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 2.27 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 3.13 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 138.19 2010 = 100 (2025)
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Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is civil society participation index in Sweden?: Civil society participation index in Sweden was 0.939 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Sweden?: The highest recorded value was 0.979 in 1939.
What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Sweden?: The lowest recorded value was 0.061 in 1789.
How does Sweden rank for civil society participation index?: Sweden ranks 10th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Sweden?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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.