Strong Civil Society Index in Djibouti
Djibouti: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.531 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Civil Society Index in Djibouti, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Djibouti is 0.531, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Djibouti peaked at 0.718 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.022, in 1900.
That places Djibouti 115th 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 Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.022 | — |
| 1901 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.022 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.023 | +4.5% |
| 1941 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.043 | +87.0% |
| 1971 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.05 | +16.3% |
| 1976 | 0.05 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.083 | +66.0% |
| 1978 | 0.233 | +180.7% |
| 1979 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.233 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.245 | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 0.245 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.466 | +90.2% |
| 1993 | 0.466 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.466 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.466 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.466 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.466 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.466 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.466 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.49 | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 0.49 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.718 | +46.5% |
| 2003 | 0.481 | -33.0% |
| 2004 | 0.481 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.481 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.481 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.481 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.481 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.481 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.488 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 0.488 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.488 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.488 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.488 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.488 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.488 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.518 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 0.523 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.531 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 0.531 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.531 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.531 | +0.0% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 0.531 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.6705, 79% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 0.531 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.296, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0864 | 0.043 | 0.233 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.233 | 0.233 | 0.233 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4218 | 0.245 | 0.466 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5065 | 0.481 | 0.718 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.498 | 0.488 | 0.523 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5283 | 0.523 | 0.531 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More reference data data for Djibouti
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0052 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2231 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0175 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0016 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong civil society index in Djibouti?
- Strong civil society index in Djibouti was 0.531 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 0.718 in 2002.
- What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 1900.
- How does Djibouti rank for strong civil society index?
- Djibouti ranks 115th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti 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).