Strong Civil Society Index in Algeria

Algeria: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.194 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.194
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
148th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.439
in 2000
All-time low
0.076
in 1926
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Algeria, 1900–2025

0.10.20.30.4190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Algeria is 0.194, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Algeria peaked at 0.439 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.076, in 1926.

Algeria ranks 148th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.089 0.089 0.089 10
1910s 0.089 0.089 0.089 10
1920s 0.0832 0.076 0.089 10
1930s 0.076 0.076 0.076 10
1940s 0.0848 0.076 0.095 10
1950s 0.089 0.083 0.095 10
1960s 0.1794 0.083 0.211 10
1970s 0.2109 0.21 0.211 10
1980s 0.2553 0.2 0.281 10
1990s 0.3587 0.348 0.429 10
2000s 0.3846 0.371 0.439 10
2010s 0.3201 0.264 0.371 10
2020s 0.1983 0.194 0.22 6

Countries ranked near Algeria

  1. 145 Oman 0.208 compare
  2. 146 United Arab Emirates 0.202 compare
  3. 147 Rwanda 0.199 compare
  4. 149 Burkina Faso 0.188 compare
  5. 150 Syria 0.174 compare
  6. 151 Vietnam 0.169 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Algeria?
Strong civil society index in Algeria was 0.194 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 0.439 in 2000.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.076 in 1926.
How does Algeria rank for strong civil society index?
Algeria ranks 148th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Algeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria 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

Indicator
Strong Civil Society Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,138 data points, 1789–2025
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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).