Engaged Society Score in South Sudan
South Sudan: Engaged Society Score was -1.03 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Engaged Society Score in South Sudan, 1821–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for engaged society score in South Sudan is -1.03, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.1% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in South Sudan peaked at 0.301 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -1.53, in 1969.
That places South Sudan 157th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | -0.13 | -0.13 | -0.13 | 9 |
| 1830s | -0.13 | -0.13 | -0.13 | 10 |
| 1840s | -0.13 | -0.13 | -0.13 | 10 |
| 1850s | -0.13 | -0.13 | -0.13 | 10 |
| 1860s | -0.13 | -0.13 | -0.13 | 10 |
| 1870s | -0.13 | -0.13 | -0.13 | 10 |
| 1880s | -0.13 | -0.13 | -0.13 | 5 |
| 1900s | -0.922 | -0.922 | -0.922 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.922 | -0.922 | -0.922 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.922 | -0.922 | -0.922 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.922 | -0.922 | -0.922 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.922 | -0.922 | -0.922 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.7409 | -1.52 | -0.298 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.31 | -1.53 | -1.1 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.53 | -1.53 | -1.53 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.26 | -1.53 | -0.851 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.53 | -1.53 | -1.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.49 | -1.53 | -1.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.8965 | -1.44 | -0.367 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.8123 | -1.32 | 0.301 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More reference data data for South Sudan
- Spring temperature anomalies -2.16 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2213 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2026)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Consumer price index 41,281 2010 = 100 (2024)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.8369 °C (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in South Sudan?
- Engaged society score in South Sudan was -1.03 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.301 in 2021.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.53 in 1969.
- How does South Sudan rank for engaged society score?
- South Sudan ranks 157th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.