Engaged Society Score in Sweden
Sweden: Engaged Society Score was 2.36 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Engaged Society Score in Sweden, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for engaged society score in Sweden is 2.36, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Sweden peaked at 3.48 in 1972 and was at its lowest, -1.95, in 1789.
That places Sweden 12th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | -1.95 | -1.95 | -1.95 | 1 |
| 1790s | -1.95 | -1.95 | -1.95 | 10 |
| 1800s | -1.95 | -1.95 | -1.95 | 10 |
| 1810s | -0.055 | -0.055 | -0.055 | 10 |
| 1820s | -0.055 | -0.055 | -0.055 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.508 | 0.508 | 0.508 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.508 | 0.508 | 0.508 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.715 | 0.715 | 0.715 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.715 | 0.715 | 0.715 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.715 | 0.715 | 0.715 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.715 | 0.715 | 0.715 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.715 | 0.715 | 0.715 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.7469 | 0.715 | 0.879 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.8901 | 0.78 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.57 | 1.16 | 1.63 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.68 | 1.55 | 1.75 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.73 | 1.26 | 2.34 | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.34 | 2.34 | 2.34 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.61 | 2.51 | 3.04 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.39 | 3.04 | 3.48 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.48 | 3.48 | 3.48 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.32 | 3.22 | 3.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.56 | 1.66 | 2.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.34 | 2.33 | 2.36 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More reference data data for Sweden
- Spring temperature anomalies 4.22 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.58 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -3.74 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.27 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 3.13 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 138.19 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in Sweden?
- Engaged society score in Sweden was 2.36 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 3.48 in 1972.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.95 in 1789.
- How does Sweden rank for engaged society score?
- Sweden ranks 12th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.