Strong Civil Society Index in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.026 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.026
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
173rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.451
in 1992
All-time low
0.012
in 1929
Years of data
213
1813–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Azerbaijan, 1813–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Azerbaijan is 0.026, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 82.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.451 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1929.

Azerbaijan ranks 173rd 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
1810s 0.118 0.118 0.118 7
1820s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1830s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1840s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1850s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1860s 0.196 0.118 0.274 10
1870s 0.274 0.274 0.274 10
1880s 0.274 0.274 0.274 10
1890s 0.3436 0.274 0.398 10
1900s 0.2567 0.223 0.289 10
1910s 0.2283 0.08 0.285 10
1920s 0.0294 0.012 0.08 10
1930s 0.012 0.012 0.012 10
1940s 0.012 0.012 0.012 10
1950s 0.0204 0.012 0.026 10
1960s 0.0246 0.024 0.026 10
1970s 0.024 0.024 0.024 10
1980s 0.1093 0.024 0.266 10
1990s 0.3274 0.276 0.451 10
2000s 0.2751 0.246 0.293 10
2010s 0.1877 0.104 0.24 10
2020s 0.1045 0.026 0.22 6

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

  1. 171 Eritrea 0.032 compare
  2. 172 Afghanistan 0.03 compare
  3. 173 China 0.026 compare
  4. 175 North Korea 0.016 compare
  5. 176 Belarus 0.014 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Azerbaijan?
Strong civil society index in Azerbaijan was 0.026 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The highest recorded value was 0.451 in 1992.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1929.
How does Azerbaijan rank for strong civil society index?
Azerbaijan ranks 173rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan 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
Last refreshed

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).