What is strong civil society index in Belarus?

Strong civil society index in Belarus was 0.014 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.777 in 1992.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1929.

How does Belarus rank for strong civil society index?

Belarus ranks 176th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Belarus?

Over the last ten years it is down 95.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belarus 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 Belarus

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

Belarus: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.014 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.014

Change on year

up 16.7%

World rank

176th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.777

in 1992

All-time low

0.012

in 1929

Years of data

231

1795–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Belarus, 1795–2025

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

Analysis

Belarus recorded 0.014 for strong civil society index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.7% on the previous year and down 95.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Belarus peaked at 0.777 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1929.

Belarus ranks 176th 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
1790s	0.118	0.118	0.118	5
1800s	0.118	0.118	0.118	10
1810s	0.118	0.118	0.118	10
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	0.5907	0.449	0.777	10
2000s	0.2889	0.262	0.365	10
2010s	0.2883	0.257	0.332	10
2020s	0.0555	0.012	0.265	6

Countries ranked near Belarus

173 Azerbaijan 0.026 compare
173 China 0.026 compare
175 North Korea 0.016 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 2.19 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.92 °C (2025)
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Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Belarus?: Strong civil society index in Belarus was 0.014 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Belarus?: The highest recorded value was 0.777 in 1992.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Belarus?: The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1929.
How does Belarus rank for strong civil society index?: Belarus ranks 176th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Belarus?: Over the last ten years it is down 95.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belarus 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).