Engaged Society Score in United States
United States: Engaged Society Score was 0.771 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
0.771
Change on year
down 67.6%
World rank
89th
of 176 countries
All-time high
3.5
in 2009
All-time low
0.771
in 2025
Years of data
237
1789–2025
Engaged Society Score in United States, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for engaged society score in United States is 0.771, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 237 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 67.6% on the previous year and down 76.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in United States peaked at 3.5 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.771, in 2025.
United States ranks 89th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 237 years of available data.
Engaged Society Score in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 1.18 | — |
| 1790 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1791 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1792 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1793 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1794 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1795 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1796 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1797 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1798 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1799 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1800 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1801 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 1.3 | +11.0% |
| 1914 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 1.08 | -17.3% |
| 1922 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 1.38 | +27.8% |
| 1933 | 1.51 | +9.7% |
| 1934 | 1.76 | +16.1% |
| 1935 | 1.76 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 1.76 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 1.76 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 1.76 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 1.76 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 1.76 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 1.76 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 1.69 | -3.9% |
| 1943 | 1.5 | -10.8% |
| 1944 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 1.45 | -3.6% |
| 1948 | 1.45 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 1.45 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 1.66 | +14.3% |
| 1951 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 1.72 | +4.0% |
| 1961 | 1.9 | +10.0% |
| 1962 | 1.9 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2.09 | +10.0% |
| 1964 | 2.09 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2.56 | +22.5% |
| 1966 | 2.18 | -14.7% |
| 1967 | 2.24 | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 2.39 | +6.8% |
| 1969 | 2.39 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2.64 | +10.6% |
| 1971 | 2.64 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2.64 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.64 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.64 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2.64 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 2.64 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2.75 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 2.75 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2.75 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 3.05 | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 2.8 | -8.0% |
| 1982 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.9 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 3.32 | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 3.32 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.32 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.32 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.32 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.32 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.32 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.32 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.66 | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 2.8 | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.88 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.18 | +10.3% |
| 2009 | 3.5 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 3.22 | -8.1% |
| 2011 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.22 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.43 | -24.6% |
| 2017 | 1.77 | -27.0% |
| 2018 | 1.77 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.88 | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 1.68 | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 2.39 | +42.2% |
| 2022 | 2.06 | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 2.06 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.38 | +15.5% |
| 2025 | 0.771 | -67.6% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0.771 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.67, 46% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1 |
| 1790s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1800s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1810s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1820s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1830s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1840s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1850s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1860s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1870s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1880s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.27 | 1.18 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.1 | 1.08 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.56 | 1.08 | 1.76 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.56 | 1.45 | 1.76 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.14 | 1.72 | 2.56 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.67 | 2.64 | 2.75 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.83 | 2.8 | 3.05 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.17 | 2.8 | 3.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.97 | 2.66 | 3.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.72 | 1.77 | 3.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.89 | 0.771 | 2.39 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in United States?
- Engaged society score in United States was 0.771 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5 in 2009.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.771 in 2025.
- How does United States rank for engaged society score?
- United States ranks 89th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States 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.