Engaged Society Score in Canada
Canada: Engaged Society Score was 1.3 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
1.3
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
58th
of 176 countries
All-time high
1.94
in 1980
All-time low
0.673
in 1915
Years of data
185
1841–2025
Engaged Society Score in Canada, 1841–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for engaged society score in Canada is 1.3, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Canada peaked at 1.94 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0.673, in 1915.
Canada ranks 58th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 185 years of available data.
Engaged Society Score in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1841 | 0.8 | — |
| 1842 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.673 | -15.9% |
| 1916 | 0.673 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.673 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.673 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.935 | +38.9% |
| 1920 | 0.935 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.935 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.999 | +6.8% |
| 1923 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.999 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.808 | -19.1% |
| 1939 | 0.808 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.808 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.808 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.808 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.808 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.808 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.808 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 1.16 | +43.9% |
| 1947 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 1.16 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 1.31 | +12.6% |
| 1962 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.31 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1.57 | +20.3% |
| 1978 | 1.57 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1.74 | +10.4% |
| 1980 | 1.94 | +11.6% |
| 1981 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.94 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.66 | -14.6% |
| 2008 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.93 | +16.2% |
| 2017 | 1.79 | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 1.79 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.79 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.79 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.51 | -15.6% |
| 2022 | 1.3 | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 1.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.67, 78% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840s | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 9 |
| 1850s | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.7627 | 0.673 | 0.935 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.9862 | 0.935 | 0.999 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.9608 | 0.808 | 0.999 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.95 | 0.808 | 1.16 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.29 | 1.16 | 1.31 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.41 | 1.31 | 1.74 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.94 | 1.94 | 1.94 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.94 | 1.94 | 1.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.86 | 1.66 | 1.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.73 | 1.66 | 1.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.42 | 1.3 | 1.79 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in Canada?
- Engaged society score in Canada was 1.3 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 1.94 in 1980.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.673 in 1915.
- How does Canada rank for engaged society score?
- Canada ranks 58th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Engaged Society Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which ordinary people independently discuss important policy changes among themselves, in the media, in associations or neighborhoods, or in the streets.