Strong Civil Society Index in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.386 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.386
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
128th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.718
in 2018
All-time low
0.085
in 1920
Years of data
106
1920–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Central African Republic, 1920–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Central African Republic stood at 0.386.

That represents a change of down 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Central African Republic peaked at 0.718 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.085, in 1920.

Central African Republic ranks 128th of 176 countries on this measure, 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
1920s 0.085 0.085 0.085 10
1930s 0.152 0.085 0.219 10
1940s 0.205 0.184 0.219 10
1950s 0.2623 0.26 0.283 10
1960s 0.1937 0.121 0.318 10
1970s 0.1153 0.102 0.121 10
1980s 0.4686 0.422 0.655 10
1990s 0.6157 0.531 0.65 10
2000s 0.629 0.62 0.65 10
2010s 0.6015 0.48 0.718 10
2020s 0.4423 0.386 0.544 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Central African Republic?
Strong civil society index in Central African Republic was 0.386 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 0.718 in 2018.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0.085 in 1920.
How does Central African Republic rank for strong civil society index?
Central African Republic ranks 128th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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).