Strong Civil Society Index in Cape Verde

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

0.20.40.60.8190019622025

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 52 Lithuania 0.858 compare
  2. 53 United Kingdom 0.855 compare
  3. 54 Poland 0.851 compare
  4. 55 South Korea 0.85 compare
  5. 57 Czechia 0.849 compare
  6. 58 Panama 0.844 compare

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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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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).