Engaged Society Score in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Engaged Society Score was -0.515 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.515
Change on year
down 37.3%
World rank
144th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.819
in 1993
All-time low
-2.93
in 1920
Years of data
106
1920–2025
Engaged Society Score in Central African Republic, 1920–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded -0.515 for engaged society score in 2025.
The figure is down 37.3% on the previous year and down 1,019.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Central African Republic peaked at 0.819 in 1993 and was at its lowest, -2.93, in 1920.
Central African Republic ranks 144th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Engaged Society Score in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -2.93 | — |
| 1921 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -2.93 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -1.93 | -34.2% |
| 1947 | -1.93 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -1.93 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -1.93 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -1.68 | -12.7% |
| 1951 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -1.24 | -26.5% |
| 1961 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -1.56 | +26.6% |
| 1967 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.94 | +24.2% |
| 1978 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.94 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -0.162 | -91.7% |
| 1981 | -0.162 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -0.633 | +290.7% |
| 1983 | -0.633 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -0.633 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -0.633 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -0.633 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -0.633 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -0.633 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -0.633 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -0.214 | -66.2% |
| 1991 | -0.214 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.603 | -381.8% |
| 1993 | 0.819 | +35.8% |
| 1994 | 0.819 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.819 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.819 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.819 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.819 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.819 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.819 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.819 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.819 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.694 | -15.3% |
| 2004 | -0.104 | -115.0% |
| 2005 | -0.104 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -0.104 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -0.104 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.026 | -125.0% |
| 2009 | -0.104 | -500.0% |
| 2010 | -0.104 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -0.104 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | -0.104 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -2.29 | +2105.8% |
| 2014 | -0.841 | -63.3% |
| 2015 | 0.056 | -106.7% |
| 2016 | 0.105 | +87.5% |
| 2017 | -0.304 | -389.5% |
| 2018 | -0.117 | -61.5% |
| 2019 | 0.155 | -232.5% |
| 2020 | -0.134 | -186.5% |
| 2021 | -0.134 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -0.358 | +167.2% |
| 2023 | -0.539 | +50.6% |
| 2024 | -0.375 | -30.4% |
| 2025 | -0.515 | +37.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -0.515 is below the median for low income countries, which is -0.207, 2.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -0.515 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.558. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | -2.93 | -2.93 | -2.93 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.93 | -2.93 | -2.93 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.53 | -2.93 | -1.93 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.68 | -1.68 | -1.68 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.37 | -1.56 | -1.24 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.68 | -1.94 | -1.56 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.5388 | -0.633 | -0.162 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5908 | -0.214 | 0.819 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2657 | -0.104 | 0.819 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.3552 | -2.29 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3425 | -0.539 | -0.134 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0271 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in Central African Republic?
- Engaged society score in Central African Republic was -0.515 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.819 in 1993.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.93 in 1920.
- How does Central African Republic rank for engaged society score?
- Central African Republic ranks 144th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,019.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.