What is strong civil society index in Burkina Faso?

Strong civil society index in Burkina Faso was 0.188 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by 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 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 Burkina Faso

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

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

1919–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Burkina Faso, 1919–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by 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.

Strong Civil Society Index in Burkina Faso, year by year

Annual values for Strong Civil Society Index in Burkina Faso, 1919 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1919	0.164	—
1920	0.164	+0.0%
1921	0.164	+0.0%
1922	0.164	+0.0%
1923	0.164	+0.0%
1924	0.164	+0.0%
1925	0.164	+0.0%
1926	0.164	+0.0%
1927	0.164	+0.0%
1928	0.164	+0.0%
1929	0.164	+0.0%
1930	0.164	+0.0%
1931	0.164	+0.0%
1947	0.243	+48.2%
1948	0.243	+0.0%
1949	0.243	+0.0%
1950	0.289	+18.9%
1951	0.289	+0.0%
1952	0.289	+0.0%
1953	0.289	+0.0%
1954	0.289	+0.0%
1955	0.289	+0.0%
1956	0.289	+0.0%
1957	0.289	+0.0%
1958	0.289	+0.0%
1959	0.289	+0.0%
1960	0.433	+49.8%
1961	0.433	+0.0%
1962	0.433	+0.0%
1963	0.433	+0.0%
1964	0.433	+0.0%
1965	0.433	+0.0%
1966	0.433	+0.0%
1967	0.435	+0.5%
1968	0.435	+0.0%
1969	0.435	+0.0%
1970	0.552	+26.9%
1971	0.469	-15.0%
1972	0.469	+0.0%
1973	0.469	+0.0%
1974	0.469	+0.0%
1975	0.469	+0.0%
1976	0.469	+0.0%
1977	0.51	+8.7%
1978	0.48	-5.9%
1979	0.48	+0.0%
1980	0.487	+1.5%
1981	0.421	-13.6%
1982	0.421	+0.0%
1983	0.389	-7.6%
1984	0.389	+0.0%
1985	0.31	-20.3%
1986	0.31	+0.0%
1987	0.439	+41.6%
1988	0.423	-3.6%
1989	0.423	+0.0%
1990	0.427	+0.9%
1991	0.598	+40.0%
1992	0.841	+40.6%
1993	0.93	+10.6%
1994	0.93	+0.0%
1995	0.93	+0.0%
1996	0.93	+0.0%
1997	0.93	+0.0%
1998	0.93	+0.0%
1999	0.93	+0.0%
2000	0.93	+0.0%
2001	0.93	+0.0%
2002	0.93	+0.0%
2003	0.93	+0.0%
2004	0.93	+0.0%
2005	0.93	+0.0%
2006	0.93	+0.0%
2007	0.93	+0.0%
2008	0.93	+0.0%
2009	0.93	+0.0%
2010	0.944	+1.5%
2011	0.944	+0.0%
2012	0.944	+0.0%
2013	0.915	-3.1%
2014	0.963	+5.2%
2015	0.961	-0.2%
2016	0.919	-4.4%
2017	0.931	+1.3%
2018	0.883	-5.2%
2019	0.89	+0.8%
2020	0.89	+0.0%
2021	0.89	+0.0%
2022	0.868	-2.5%
2023	0.758	-12.7%
2024	0.359	-52.6%
2025	0.188	-47.6%

Burkina Faso compared with similar countries

Burkina Faso's 0.188 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.386, 49% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Burkina Faso's 0.188 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.654, 29% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	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

146 United Arab Emirates 0.202 compare
147 Rwanda 0.199 compare
148 Algeria 0.194 compare
150 Syria 0.174 compare
151 Vietnam 0.169 compare
152 Sudan 0.151 compare

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More reference data data for Burkina Faso

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Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.39 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.33 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4137 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.33 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.1 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.61 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.78 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 45.27 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.25 (2050)

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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 V-Dem (2026) – processed by 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 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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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: 18 September 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).