Engaged Society Score in Rwanda
Rwanda: Engaged Society Score was 0.029 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Engaged Society Score in Rwanda, 1916–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 0.029 for engaged society score in 2025.
That represents a change of down 92.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Rwanda peaked at 1.21 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -2.48, in 1916.
Rwanda ranks 123rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | -2.48 | -2.48 | -2.48 | 4 |
| 1920s | -2.48 | -2.48 | -2.48 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.48 | -2.48 | -2.48 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.48 | -2.48 | -2.48 | 10 |
| 1950s | -2.48 | -2.48 | -2.48 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.13 | -2 | -0.903 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.903 | -0.903 | -0.903 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.903 | -0.903 | -0.903 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.2018 | -0.914 | 1.21 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2231 | 0.219 | 0.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3622 | 0.26 | 0.406 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2175 | 0.029 | 0.406 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 120 Slovakia 0.17 compare
- 121 Kazakhstan 0.103 compare
- 122 Algeria 0.089 compare
- 124 Somalia -0.012 compare
- 125 Uzbekistan -0.041 compare
- 126 Solomon Islands -0.046 compare
More reference data data for Rwanda
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1214 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9964 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9131 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3611 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 251.19 2010 = 100 (2025)
- 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 Rwanda?
- Engaged society score in Rwanda was 0.029 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 in 1991.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.48 in 1916.
- How does Rwanda rank for engaged society score?
- Rwanda ranks 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.