What is strong civil society index in Congo?

Strong civil society index in Congo was 0.132 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Congo?

The highest recorded value was 0.726 in 1993.

What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 0.064 in 1968.

How does Congo rank for strong civil society index?

Congo ranks 160th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Congo?

Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Congo 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 Congo

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

Congo: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.132 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.132

Change on year

down 29.4%

World rank

160th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.726

in 1993

All-time low

0.064

in 1968

Years of data

123

1903–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Congo, 1903–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Congo is 0.132, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 29.4% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Congo peaked at 0.726 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.064, in 1968.

Congo ranks 160th of 176 countries on this measure, 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
1900s	0.098	0.098	0.098	7
1910s	0.098	0.098	0.098	10
1920s	0.098	0.098	0.098	10
1930s	0.098	0.098	0.098	10
1940s	0.098	0.098	0.098	10
1950s	0.1113	0.098	0.14	10
1960s	0.3003	0.064	0.474	10
1970s	0.077	0.07	0.105	10
1980s	0.105	0.105	0.105	10
1990s	0.5932	0.299	0.726	10
2000s	0.2264	0.225	0.232	10
2010s	0.1849	0.162	0.225	10
2020s	0.2052	0.132	0.274	6

Countries ranked near Congo

157 South Sudan 0.143 compare
158 Iran 0.137 compare
159 Egypt 0.135 compare
161 Myanmar 0.125 compare
162 Laos 0.113 compare
162 Vatican 0.113 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Congo?: Strong civil society index in Congo was 0.132 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Congo?: The highest recorded value was 0.726 in 1993.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 0.064 in 1968.
How does Congo rank for strong civil society index?: Congo ranks 160th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Congo?: Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 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).