Strong Civil Society Index in Algeria
Algeria: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.194 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Civil Society Index in Algeria, 1900–2025
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.
Strong Civil Society Index in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.089 | — |
| 1901 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.087 | -2.2% |
| 1924 | 0.087 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.087 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.076 | -12.6% |
| 1927 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.076 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.088 | +15.8% |
| 1946 | 0.095 | +8.0% |
| 1947 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.083 | -12.6% |
| 1956 | 0.083 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.083 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.083 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.083 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.083 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.083 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.151 | +81.9% |
| 1963 | 0.211 | +39.7% |
| 1964 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.211 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.21 | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 0.259 | +23.3% |
| 1981 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.259 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.2 | -22.8% |
| 1989 | 0.281 | +40.5% |
| 1990 | 0.361 | +28.5% |
| 1991 | 0.361 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.348 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 0.348 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.348 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.348 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.348 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.348 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.348 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.429 | +23.3% |
| 2000 | 0.439 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 0.439 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.371 | -15.5% |
| 2003 | 0.371 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.371 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.371 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.371 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.371 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.371 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.371 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.37 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 0.37 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.371 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 0.323 | -12.9% |
| 2014 | 0.323 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.323 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.264 | -18.3% |
| 2017 | 0.284 | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 0.294 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 0.279 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 0.22 | -21.1% |
| 2021 | 0.194 | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 0.194 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.194 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.194 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.194 | +0.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 0.194 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.6945, 28% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 0.194 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.296, 66% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Algeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8614 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3259 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.61 (2050)
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
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).