What is strong civil society index in Burundi?

Strong civil society index in Burundi 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 Burundi?

The highest recorded value was 0.458 in 2006.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.048 in 2017.

How does Burundi rank for strong civil society index?

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

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Burundi?

Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Burundi 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 Burundi

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

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

Latest (2025)

0.146

Change on year

up 165.5%

World rank

154th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.458

in 2006

All-time low

0.048

in 2017

Years of data

110

1916–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Burundi, 1916–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Burundi is 0.146, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 165.5% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Burundi peaked at 0.458 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.048, in 2017.

That places Burundi 154th 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 Burundi, year by year

Annual values for Strong Civil Society Index in Burundi, 1916 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1916	0.068	—
1917	0.068	+0.0%
1918	0.068	+0.0%
1919	0.068	+0.0%
1920	0.068	+0.0%
1921	0.068	+0.0%
1922	0.068	+0.0%
1923	0.068	+0.0%
1924	0.068	+0.0%
1925	0.068	+0.0%
1926	0.11	+61.8%
1927	0.11	+0.0%
1928	0.11	+0.0%
1929	0.11	+0.0%
1930	0.11	+0.0%
1931	0.11	+0.0%
1932	0.11	+0.0%
1933	0.11	+0.0%
1934	0.11	+0.0%
1935	0.11	+0.0%
1936	0.11	+0.0%
1937	0.11	+0.0%
1938	0.11	+0.0%
1939	0.11	+0.0%
1940	0.11	+0.0%
1941	0.11	+0.0%
1942	0.11	+0.0%
1943	0.11	+0.0%
1944	0.11	+0.0%
1945	0.11	+0.0%
1946	0.11	+0.0%
1947	0.11	+0.0%
1948	0.11	+0.0%
1949	0.11	+0.0%
1950	0.11	+0.0%
1951	0.11	+0.0%
1952	0.11	+0.0%
1953	0.11	+0.0%
1954	0.11	+0.0%
1955	0.11	+0.0%
1956	0.11	+0.0%
1957	0.11	+0.0%
1958	0.11	+0.0%
1959	0.161	+46.4%
1960	0.161	+0.0%
1961	0.161	+0.0%
1962	0.161	+0.0%
1963	0.161	+0.0%
1964	0.161	+0.0%
1965	0.161	+0.0%
1966	0.085	-47.2%
1967	0.085	+0.0%
1968	0.085	+0.0%
1969	0.085	+0.0%
1970	0.085	+0.0%
1971	0.085	+0.0%
1972	0.085	+0.0%
1973	0.085	+0.0%
1974	0.085	+0.0%
1975	0.085	+0.0%
1976	0.085	+0.0%
1977	0.085	+0.0%
1978	0.085	+0.0%
1979	0.085	+0.0%
1980	0.095	+11.8%
1981	0.095	+0.0%
1982	0.095	+0.0%
1983	0.095	+0.0%
1984	0.095	+0.0%
1985	0.095	+0.0%
1986	0.095	+0.0%
1987	0.095	+0.0%
1988	0.095	+0.0%
1989	0.095	+0.0%
1990	0.095	+0.0%
1991	0.104	+9.5%
1992	0.414	+298.1%
1993	0.445	+7.5%
1994	0.445	+0.0%
1995	0.445	+0.0%
1996	0.445	+0.0%
1997	0.445	+0.0%
1998	0.445	+0.0%
1999	0.445	+0.0%
2000	0.445	+0.0%
2001	0.445	+0.0%
2002	0.445	+0.0%
2003	0.44	-1.1%
2004	0.455	+3.4%
2005	0.448	-1.5%
2006	0.458	+2.2%
2007	0.441	-3.7%
2008	0.424	-3.9%
2009	0.424	+0.0%
2010	0.389	-8.3%
2011	0.389	+0.0%
2012	0.389	+0.0%
2013	0.308	-20.8%
2014	0.227	-26.3%
2015	0.124	-45.4%
2016	0.08	-35.5%
2017	0.048	-40.0%
2018	0.063	+31.2%
2019	0.063	+0.0%
2020	0.056	-11.1%
2021	0.106	+89.3%
2022	0.057	-46.2%
2023	0.055	-3.5%
2024	0.055	+0.0%
2025	0.146	+165.5%

Burundi compared with similar countries

Burundi's 0.146 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.386, 38% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Burundi's 0.146 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.654, 22% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.068	0.068	0.068	4
1920s	0.0848	0.068	0.11	10
1930s	0.11	0.11	0.11	10
1940s	0.11	0.11	0.11	10
1950s	0.1151	0.11	0.161	10
1960s	0.1306	0.085	0.161	10
1970s	0.085	0.085	0.085	10
1980s	0.095	0.095	0.095	10
1990s	0.3728	0.095	0.445	10
2000s	0.4425	0.424	0.458	10
2010s	0.208	0.048	0.389	10
2020s	0.0792	0.055	0.146	6

Countries ranked near Burundi

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Burundi?: Strong civil society index in Burundi 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 Burundi?: The highest recorded value was 0.458 in 2006.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Burundi?: The lowest recorded value was 0.048 in 2017.
How does Burundi rank for strong civil society index?: Burundi ranks 154th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Burundi?: Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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).