Strong Civil Society Index in Georgia

Georgia: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.536 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.536
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
113th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.929
in 2017
All-time low
0.012
in 1929
Years of data
225
1801–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Georgia, 1801–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Georgia stood at 0.536.

The figure is down 20.8% on the previous year and down 41.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Georgia peaked at 0.929 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1929.

That places Georgia 113th 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
1800s 0.118 0.118 0.118 9
1810s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1820s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1830s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1840s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1850s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1860s 0.196 0.118 0.274 10
1870s 0.274 0.274 0.274 10
1880s 0.274 0.274 0.274 10
1890s 0.3436 0.274 0.398 10
1900s 0.2567 0.223 0.289 10
1910s 0.2283 0.08 0.285 10
1920s 0.0294 0.012 0.08 10
1930s 0.012 0.012 0.012 10
1940s 0.012 0.012 0.012 10
1950s 0.0204 0.012 0.026 10
1960s 0.0246 0.024 0.026 10
1970s 0.024 0.024 0.024 10
1980s 0.1093 0.024 0.266 10
1990s 0.7397 0.644 0.784 10
2000s 0.8256 0.745 0.893 10
2010s 0.8863 0.848 0.929 10
2020s 0.7972 0.536 0.928 6

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  4. 114 Somalia 0.533 compare
  5. 115 Djibouti 0.531 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Georgia?
Strong civil society index in Georgia was 0.536 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Georgia?
The highest recorded value was 0.929 in 2017.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Georgia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1929.
How does Georgia rank for strong civil society index?
Georgia ranks 113th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Georgia?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Georgia 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).