Engaged Society Score in Sudan
Sudan: Engaged Society Score was -2.68 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-2.68
Change on year
down 85.0%
World rank
174th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.101
in 2019
All-time low
-2.68
in 2025
Years of data
190
1821–2025
Engaged Society Score in Sudan, 1821–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for engaged society score in Sudan is -2.68, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 190 years on record.
That represents a change of down 85.0% on the previous year and down 79.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Sudan peaked at 0.101 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -2.68, in 2025.
Sudan ranks 174th 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 Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1821 | -0.13 | — |
| 1822 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1823 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1824 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1825 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1826 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1827 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1828 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1829 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1830 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1831 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1832 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1833 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1834 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1835 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1836 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1837 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1838 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1839 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1840 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1841 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1842 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1843 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1844 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1845 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1846 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1847 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1848 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1849 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1850 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1851 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1852 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1853 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1854 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1855 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1856 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1857 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1858 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1859 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1860 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1861 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1862 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1863 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1864 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1865 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1866 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1867 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1868 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1869 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1870 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1871 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1872 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1873 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1874 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1875 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1876 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1877 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1878 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1879 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1880 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1881 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1882 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1883 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1884 | -0.13 | -0.0% |
| 1900 | -0.922 | +609.2% |
| 1901 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -0.922 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -0.298 | -67.7% |
| 1954 | -0.298 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -0.298 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.448 | +50.3% |
| 1957 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -1.33 | +198.0% |
| 1959 | -1.52 | +13.7% |
| 1960 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -1.1 | -27.3% |
| 1965 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -1.53 | +38.9% |
| 1970 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -0.851 | -44.5% |
| 1986 | -0.851 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -0.851 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -0.851 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -1.53 | +80.0% |
| 1990 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -1.44 | -5.9% |
| 2006 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -1.49 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -1.16 | -22.4% |
| 2018 | -1.48 | +27.4% |
| 2019 | 0.101 | -106.8% |
| 2020 | 0.101 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | -1.1 | -1194.1% |
| 2022 | -1.02 | -7.4% |
| 2023 | -1.31 | +27.8% |
| 2024 | -1.45 | +10.9% |
| 2025 | -2.68 | +85.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's -2.68 is below the median for low income countries, which is -0.207, 13.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's -2.68 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.558. (48 countries reporting)
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 | -1.29 | -1.49 | 0.101 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.24 | -2.68 | 0.101 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 171 Venezuela -2.17 compare
- 172 Turkmenistan -2.19 compare
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- 175 Nicaragua -2.8 compare
- 176 North Korea -2.83 compare
More reference data data for Sudan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5846 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.81 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4356 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.96 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.8148 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 80.68 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 93.88 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.37 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in Sudan?
- Engaged society score in Sudan was -2.68 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.101 in 2019.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.68 in 2025.
- How does Sudan rank for engaged society score?
- Sudan ranks 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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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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.