What is strong civil society index in Cape Verde?

Strong civil society index in Cape Verde was 0.85 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Cape Verde?

The highest recorded value was 0.898 in 1992.

What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Cape Verde?

The lowest recorded value was 0.205 in 1932.

How does Cape Verde rank for strong civil society index?

Cape Verde ranks 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Cape Verde?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde

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

Cape Verde: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.85 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.85

Change on year

down 5.3%

World rank

55th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.898

in 1992

All-time low

0.205

in 1932

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Cape Verde, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Cape Verde stood at 0.85.

The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Cape Verde peaked at 0.898 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.205, in 1932.

That places Cape Verde 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Strong Civil Society Index in Cape Verde, year by year

Annual values for Strong Civil Society Index in Cape Verde, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.318	—
1901	0.318	+0.0%
1902	0.318	+0.0%
1903	0.318	+0.0%
1904	0.318	+0.0%
1905	0.318	+0.0%
1906	0.318	+0.0%
1907	0.318	+0.0%
1908	0.318	+0.0%
1909	0.318	+0.0%
1910	0.318	+0.0%
1911	0.318	+0.0%
1912	0.318	+0.0%
1913	0.318	+0.0%
1914	0.318	+0.0%
1915	0.318	+0.0%
1916	0.318	+0.0%
1917	0.318	+0.0%
1918	0.318	+0.0%
1919	0.318	+0.0%
1920	0.318	+0.0%
1921	0.318	+0.0%
1922	0.318	+0.0%
1923	0.318	+0.0%
1924	0.318	+0.0%
1925	0.318	+0.0%
1926	0.318	+0.0%
1927	0.318	+0.0%
1928	0.318	+0.0%
1929	0.318	+0.0%
1930	0.318	+0.0%
1931	0.318	+0.0%
1932	0.205	-35.5%
1933	0.205	+0.0%
1934	0.205	+0.0%
1935	0.205	+0.0%
1936	0.205	+0.0%
1937	0.205	+0.0%
1938	0.205	+0.0%
1939	0.205	+0.0%
1940	0.205	+0.0%
1941	0.205	+0.0%
1942	0.205	+0.0%
1943	0.205	+0.0%
1944	0.205	+0.0%
1945	0.205	+0.0%
1946	0.205	+0.0%
1947	0.205	+0.0%
1948	0.205	+0.0%
1949	0.205	+0.0%
1950	0.205	+0.0%
1951	0.205	+0.0%
1952	0.205	+0.0%
1953	0.205	+0.0%
1954	0.205	+0.0%
1955	0.205	+0.0%
1956	0.205	+0.0%
1957	0.205	+0.0%
1958	0.205	+0.0%
1959	0.205	+0.0%
1960	0.205	+0.0%
1961	0.205	+0.0%
1962	0.205	+0.0%
1963	0.205	+0.0%
1964	0.205	+0.0%
1965	0.205	+0.0%
1966	0.205	+0.0%
1967	0.205	+0.0%
1968	0.205	+0.0%
1969	0.205	+0.0%
1970	0.205	+0.0%
1971	0.313	+52.7%
1972	0.313	+0.0%
1973	0.313	+0.0%
1974	0.313	+0.0%
1975	0.407	+30.0%
1976	0.687	+68.8%
1977	0.687	+0.0%
1978	0.687	+0.0%
1979	0.687	+0.0%
1980	0.687	+0.0%
1981	0.687	+0.0%
1982	0.687	+0.0%
1983	0.687	+0.0%
1984	0.687	+0.0%
1985	0.687	+0.0%
1986	0.687	+0.0%
1987	0.687	+0.0%
1988	0.687	+0.0%
1989	0.687	+0.0%
1990	0.697	+1.5%
1991	0.697	+0.0%
1992	0.898	+28.8%
1993	0.898	+0.0%
1994	0.898	+0.0%
1995	0.898	+0.0%
1996	0.898	+0.0%
1997	0.898	+0.0%
1998	0.898	+0.0%
1999	0.898	+0.0%
2000	0.898	+0.0%
2001	0.898	+0.0%
2002	0.898	+0.0%
2003	0.898	+0.0%
2004	0.898	+0.0%
2005	0.898	+0.0%
2006	0.898	+0.0%
2007	0.898	+0.0%
2008	0.898	+0.0%
2009	0.898	+0.0%
2010	0.898	+0.0%
2011	0.896	-0.2%
2012	0.896	+0.0%
2013	0.896	+0.0%
2014	0.896	+0.0%
2015	0.896	+0.0%
2016	0.896	+0.0%
2017	0.898	+0.2%
2018	0.898	+0.0%
2019	0.898	+0.0%
2020	0.898	+0.0%
2021	0.898	+0.0%
2022	0.898	+0.0%
2023	0.898	+0.0%
2024	0.898	+0.0%
2025	0.85	-5.3%

Cape Verde compared with similar countries

Cape Verde's 0.85 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.6945, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Cape Verde's 0.85 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.654, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.318	0.318	0.318	10
1910s	0.318	0.318	0.318	10
1920s	0.318	0.318	0.318	10
1930s	0.2276	0.205	0.318	10
1940s	0.205	0.205	0.205	10
1950s	0.205	0.205	0.205	10
1960s	0.205	0.205	0.205	10
1970s	0.4612	0.205	0.687	10
1980s	0.687	0.687	0.687	10
1990s	0.8578	0.697	0.898	10
2000s	0.898	0.898	0.898	10
2010s	0.8968	0.896	0.898	10
2020s	0.89	0.85	0.898	6

Countries ranked near Cape Verde

52 Lithuania 0.858 compare
53 United Kingdom 0.855 compare
54 Poland 0.851 compare
55 South Korea 0.85 compare
57 Czechia 0.849 compare
58 Panama 0.844 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0284 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0443 (2050)
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Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2054 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 3.34 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Cape Verde?: Strong civil society index in Cape Verde was 0.85 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Cape Verde?: The highest recorded value was 0.898 in 1992.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Cape Verde?: The lowest recorded value was 0.205 in 1932.
How does Cape Verde rank for strong civil society index?: Cape Verde ranks 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Cape Verde?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cape Verde 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).