What is civil society participation index in Zimbabwe?

Civil society participation index in Zimbabwe was 0.757 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.813 in 2000.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.162 in 1964.

How does Zimbabwe rank for civil society participation index?

Zimbabwe ranks 65th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.757 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.757

Change on year

down 1.4%

World rank

65th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.813

in 2000

All-time low

0.162

in 1964

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Zimbabwe, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for civil society participation index in Zimbabwe is 0.757, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Zimbabwe peaked at 0.813 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.162, in 1964.

That places Zimbabwe 65th 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.

Civil Society Participation Index in Zimbabwe, year by year

Annual values for Civil Society Participation Index in Zimbabwe, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.24	—
1901	0.24	+0.0%
1902	0.24	+0.0%
1903	0.24	+0.0%
1904	0.24	+0.0%
1905	0.24	+0.0%
1906	0.24	+0.0%
1907	0.24	+0.0%
1908	0.24	+0.0%
1909	0.24	+0.0%
1910	0.24	+0.0%
1911	0.24	+0.0%
1912	0.24	+0.0%
1913	0.24	+0.0%
1914	0.24	+0.0%
1915	0.24	+0.0%
1916	0.24	+0.0%
1917	0.24	+0.0%
1918	0.24	+0.0%
1919	0.24	+0.0%
1920	0.272	+13.3%
1921	0.272	+0.0%
1922	0.272	+0.0%
1923	0.288	+5.9%
1924	0.288	+0.0%
1925	0.288	+0.0%
1926	0.288	+0.0%
1927	0.288	+0.0%
1928	0.288	+0.0%
1929	0.288	+0.0%
1930	0.288	+0.0%
1931	0.288	+0.0%
1932	0.288	+0.0%
1933	0.288	+0.0%
1934	0.288	+0.0%
1935	0.288	+0.0%
1936	0.288	+0.0%
1937	0.288	+0.0%
1938	0.288	+0.0%
1939	0.288	+0.0%
1940	0.288	+0.0%
1941	0.288	+0.0%
1942	0.288	+0.0%
1943	0.288	+0.0%
1944	0.288	+0.0%
1945	0.288	+0.0%
1946	0.288	+0.0%
1947	0.288	+0.0%
1948	0.288	+0.0%
1949	0.288	+0.0%
1950	0.288	+0.0%
1951	0.288	+0.0%
1952	0.288	+0.0%
1953	0.285	-1.0%
1954	0.285	+0.0%
1955	0.285	+0.0%
1956	0.285	+0.0%
1957	0.285	+0.0%
1958	0.285	+0.0%
1959	0.285	+0.0%
1960	0.285	+0.0%
1961	0.285	+0.0%
1962	0.285	+0.0%
1963	0.285	+0.0%
1964	0.162	-43.2%
1965	0.212	+30.9%
1966	0.212	+0.0%
1967	0.212	+0.0%
1968	0.212	+0.0%
1969	0.212	+0.0%
1970	0.212	+0.0%
1971	0.212	+0.0%
1972	0.212	+0.0%
1973	0.212	+0.0%
1974	0.212	+0.0%
1975	0.212	+0.0%
1976	0.212	+0.0%
1977	0.212	+0.0%
1978	0.212	+0.0%
1979	0.212	+0.0%
1980	0.473	+123.1%
1981	0.52	+9.9%
1982	0.52	+0.0%
1983	0.52	+0.0%
1984	0.52	+0.0%
1985	0.538	+3.5%
1986	0.538	+0.0%
1987	0.538	+0.0%
1988	0.538	+0.0%
1989	0.538	+0.0%
1990	0.538	+0.0%
1991	0.65	+20.8%
1992	0.65	+0.0%
1993	0.65	+0.0%
1994	0.65	+0.0%
1995	0.699	+7.5%
1996	0.699	+0.0%
1997	0.699	+0.0%
1998	0.65	-7.0%
1999	0.65	+0.0%
2000	0.813	+25.1%
2001	0.813	+0.0%
2002	0.813	+0.0%
2003	0.757	-6.9%
2004	0.757	+0.0%
2005	0.757	+0.0%
2006	0.757	+0.0%
2007	0.757	+0.0%
2008	0.757	+0.0%
2009	0.781	+3.2%
2010	0.788	+0.9%
2011	0.788	+0.0%
2012	0.788	+0.0%
2013	0.791	+0.4%
2014	0.79	-0.1%
2015	0.783	-0.9%
2016	0.772	-1.4%
2017	0.77	-0.3%
2018	0.812	+5.5%
2019	0.798	-1.7%
2020	0.794	-0.5%
2021	0.805	+1.4%
2022	0.783	-2.7%
2023	0.746	-4.7%
2024	0.768	+2.9%
2025	0.757	-1.4%

Zimbabwe compared with similar countries

Zimbabwe's 0.757 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.6415, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Zimbabwe's 0.757 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.6845, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.24	0.24	0.24	10
1910s	0.24	0.24	0.24	10
1920s	0.2832	0.272	0.288	10
1930s	0.288	0.288	0.288	10
1940s	0.288	0.288	0.288	10
1950s	0.2859	0.285	0.288	10
1960s	0.2362	0.162	0.285	10
1970s	0.212	0.212	0.212	10
1980s	0.5243	0.473	0.538	10
1990s	0.6535	0.538	0.699	10
2000s	0.7762	0.757	0.813	10
2010s	0.788	0.77	0.812	10
2020s	0.7755	0.746	0.805	6

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

62 Chile 0.775 compare
63 Guyana 0.768 compare
64 Guatemala 0.761 compare
66 Malaysia 0.755 compare
67 East Timor 0.754 compare
67 Honduras 0.754 compare

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More reference data data for Zimbabwe

Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)

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Frequently asked questions

What is civil society participation index in Zimbabwe?: Civil society participation index in Zimbabwe was 0.757 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Zimbabwe?: The highest recorded value was 0.813 in 2000.
What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Zimbabwe?: The lowest recorded value was 0.162 in 1964.
How does Zimbabwe rank for civil society participation index?: Zimbabwe ranks 65th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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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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: 18 September 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.