Strong civil society index in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Strong civil society index was 0.188 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.188
Change on year
down 47.6%
World rank
149th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.963
in 2014
All-time low
0.164
in 1919
Years of data
92
1919–2025

Strong civil society index in Burkina Faso, 1919–2025

0.20.40.60.81191919722025

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Burkina Faso stood at 0.188.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 47.6% on the previous year and down 80.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Burkina Faso peaked at 0.963 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.164, in 1919.

That places Burkina Faso 149th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
1910s 0.164 0.164 0.164 1
1920s 0.164 0.164 0.164 10
1930s 0.164 0.164 0.164 2
1940s 0.243 0.243 0.243 3
1950s 0.289 0.289 0.289 10
1960s 0.4336 0.433 0.435 10
1970s 0.4836 0.469 0.552 10
1980s 0.4012 0.31 0.487 10
1990s 0.8376 0.427 0.93 10
2000s 0.93 0.93 0.93 10
2010s 0.9294 0.883 0.963 10
2020s 0.6588 0.188 0.89 6

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

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  3. 148 Algeria 0.194 compare
  4. 150 Syria 0.174 compare
  5. 151 Vietnam 0.169 compare
  6. 152 Sudan 0.151 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Burkina Faso?
Strong civil society index in Burkina Faso was 0.188 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 0.963 in 2014.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 0.164 in 1919.
How does Burkina Faso rank for strong civil society index?
Burkina Faso ranks 149th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is down 80.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
The figures come from 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
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,138 data points, 1789–2025
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