Strong Civil Society Index in Albania
Albania: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.778 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Civil Society Index in Albania, 1912–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, strong civil society index in Albania stood at 0.778.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Albania peaked at 0.862 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.018, in 1950.
Albania ranks 78th 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 | 0.4577 | 0.42 | 0.486 | 8 |
| 1920s | 0.3593 | 0.244 | 0.47 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.2245 | 0.109 | 0.244 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0514 | 0.031 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.018 | 0.018 | 0.018 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0226 | 0.022 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0236 | 0.022 | 0.03 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6442 | 0.116 | 0.788 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8282 | 0.779 | 0.862 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8295 | 0.806 | 0.862 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.825 | 0.778 | 0.848 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 75 Benin 0.795 compare
- 76 Croatia 0.787 compare
- 77 Sri Lanka 0.779 compare
- 78 Cote d'Ivoire 0.778 compare
- 80 Philippines 0.776 compare
- 81 Sao Tome and Principe 0.773 compare
More reference data data for Albania
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.22 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.07 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.83 °C (2026)
- Free country 1 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.62 °C (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 3 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.81 °C (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Democracy 6 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong civil society index in Albania?
- Strong civil society index in Albania was 0.778 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 0.862 in 2006.
- What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.018 in 1950.
- How does Albania rank for strong civil society index?
- Albania ranks 78th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Strong Civil Society Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which interest groups, labor unions, charities, and other civil society organizations are autonomous from the state and can freely pursue their goals. The index ranges from 0 to 1 (strongest).