What is strong civil society index in Bulgaria?

Strong civil society index in Bulgaria was 0.842 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.856 in 1991.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.026 in 1951.

How does Bulgaria rank for strong civil society index?

Bulgaria ranks 59th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Bulgaria?

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

Where does this Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria

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

Bulgaria: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.842 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.842

Change on year

up 1.6%

World rank

59th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.856

in 1991

All-time low

0.026

in 1951

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Bulgaria, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Bulgaria stood at 0.842.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Bulgaria peaked at 0.856 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.026, in 1951.

Bulgaria ranks 59th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.477	0.477	0.477	1
1790s	0.477	0.477	0.477	10
1800s	0.477	0.477	0.477	10
1810s	0.477	0.477	0.477	10
1820s	0.477	0.477	0.477	10
1830s	0.477	0.477	0.477	10
1840s	0.421	0.421	0.421	10
1850s	0.421	0.421	0.421	10
1860s	0.3905	0.36	0.421	10
1870s	0.4083	0.221	0.671	10
1880s	0.4299	0.323	0.673	10
1890s	0.496	0.323	0.669	10
1900s	0.6588	0.65	0.669	10
1910s	0.6464	0.623	0.669	10
1920s	0.577	0.54	0.623	10
1930s	0.4228	0.338	0.54	10
1940s	0.2531	0.071	0.342	10
1950s	0.0345	0.026	0.071	10
1960s	0.037	0.037	0.037	10
1970s	0.065	0.042	0.088	10
1980s	0.0986	0.088	0.114	10
1990s	0.8487	0.807	0.856	10
2000s	0.8433	0.837	0.844	10
2010s	0.819	0.796	0.846	10
2020s	0.8327	0.816	0.851	6

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

57 Czechia 0.849 compare
58 Panama 0.844 compare
59 Colombia 0.842 compare
61 Nigeria 0.839 compare
62 Guatemala 0.837 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.98 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 162.5 2010 = 100 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Bulgaria?: Strong civil society index in Bulgaria was 0.842 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Bulgaria?: The highest recorded value was 0.856 in 1991.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Bulgaria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.026 in 1951.
How does Bulgaria rank for strong civil society index?: Bulgaria ranks 59th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Bulgaria?: Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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).