Strong Civil Society Index in Cameroon
Cameroon: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.22 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Civil Society Index in Cameroon, 1961–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 0.22 for strong civil society index in 2025.
That represents a change of down 16.3% on the previous year and down 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Cameroon peaked at 0.41 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.092, in 1961.
That places Cameroon 142nd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.092 | 0.092 | 0.092 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.092 | 0.092 | 0.092 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1112 | 0.092 | 0.116 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3752 | 0.316 | 0.401 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3772 | 0.376 | 0.388 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3436 | 0.265 | 0.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2965 | 0.22 | 0.328 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Cameroon
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.282 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3209 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.11 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4712 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 153.29 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong civil society index in Cameroon?
- Strong civil society index in Cameroon was 0.22 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 0.41 in 2012.
- What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.092 in 1961.
- How does Cameroon rank for strong civil society index?
- Cameroon ranks 142nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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
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).