Engaged Society Score in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Engaged Society Score was 0.287 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Engaged Society Score in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, engaged society score in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 0.287.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 149.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1.21 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -2.7, in 1900.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 115th of 176 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -2.7 | -2.7 | -2.7 | 10 |
| 1910s | -2.7 | -2.7 | -2.7 | 10 |
| 1920s | -2.7 | -2.7 | -2.7 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.7 | -2.7 | -2.7 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.53 | -2.53 | -2.53 | 10 |
| 1950s | -2.31 | -2.53 | -1.72 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.4426 | -0.914 | 0.004 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.729 | -0.729 | -0.729 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.729 | -0.729 | -0.729 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.24 | -0.599 | -0.131 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0772 | -0.186 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2845 | -1.03 | 1.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5662 | 0.287 | 1.21 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2047 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8778 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.05 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6722 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 133.85 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Engaged society score in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.287 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 in 2019.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.7 in 1900.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for engaged society score?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 115th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.