What is strong civil society index in Bahrain?

Strong civil society index in Bahrain was 0.146 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Bahrain?

The highest recorded value was 0.529 in 2006.

What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Bahrain?

The lowest recorded value was 0.056 in 1900.

How does Bahrain rank for strong civil society index?

Bahrain ranks 154th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Bahrain?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Bahrain 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.

Strong Civil Society Index in Bahrain

Name: Strong Civil Society Index in Bahrain
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Bahrain: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.146 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.146

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

154th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.529

in 2006

All-time low

0.056

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Bahrain, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Bahrain stood at 0.146.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Bahrain peaked at 0.529 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.056, in 1900.

Bahrain ranks 154th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.056	0.056	0.056	10
1910s	0.0882	0.056	0.102	10
1920s	0.123	0.102	0.137	10
1930s	0.242	0.242	0.242	10
1940s	0.242	0.242	0.242	10
1950s	0.244	0.223	0.258	10
1960s	0.255	0.255	0.255	10
1970s	0.2313	0.123	0.392	10
1980s	0.123	0.123	0.123	10
1990s	0.1305	0.123	0.198	10
2000s	0.5042	0.347	0.529	10
2010s	0.19	0.071	0.517	10
2020s	0.146	0.146	0.146	6

Countries ranked near Bahrain

151 Vietnam 0.169 compare
152 Sudan 0.151 compare
153 Qatar 0.149 compare
154 Burundi 0.146 compare
154 Saudi Arabia 0.146 compare
157 South Sudan 0.143 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Bahrain

Spring temperature anomalies 0.729 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.4928 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.2403 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6871 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.24 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 120.52 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Bahrain?: Strong civil society index in Bahrain was 0.146 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Bahrain?: The highest recorded value was 0.529 in 2006.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Bahrain?: The lowest recorded value was 0.056 in 1900.
How does Bahrain rank for strong civil society index?: Bahrain ranks 154th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Bahrain?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain 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: 07 August 2026

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).