Strong Civil Society Index in Burundi

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

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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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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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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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
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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).