What is strong civil society index in Germany?

Strong civil society index in Germany was 0.863 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.889 in 2019.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1934.

How does Germany rank for strong civil society index?

Germany ranks 49th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany 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 Germany

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

Germany: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.863 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.863

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

49th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.889

in 2019

All-time low

0.015

in 1934

Years of data

191

1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Germany, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Germany stood at 0.863.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Germany peaked at 0.889 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 1934.

Germany ranks 49th 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.

Strong Civil Society Index in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Strong Civil Society Index in Germany, 1789 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1789	0.267	—
1790	0.267	+0.0%
1791	0.267	+0.0%
1792	0.267	+0.0%
1793	0.267	+0.0%
1794	0.267	+0.0%
1795	0.267	+0.0%
1796	0.267	+0.0%
1797	0.267	+0.0%
1798	0.267	+0.0%
1799	0.267	+0.0%
1800	0.267	+0.0%
1801	0.267	+0.0%
1802	0.267	+0.0%
1803	0.267	+0.0%
1804	0.267	+0.0%
1805	0.267	+0.0%
1806	0.267	+0.0%
1807	0.267	+0.0%
1808	0.267	+0.0%
1809	0.267	+0.0%
1810	0.267	+0.0%
1811	0.267	+0.0%
1812	0.267	+0.0%
1813	0.267	+0.0%
1814	0.267	+0.0%
1815	0.267	+0.0%
1816	0.267	+0.0%
1817	0.267	+0.0%
1818	0.267	+0.0%
1819	0.267	+0.0%
1820	0.267	+0.0%
1821	0.267	+0.0%
1822	0.267	+0.0%
1823	0.267	+0.0%
1824	0.267	+0.0%
1825	0.267	+0.0%
1826	0.267	+0.0%
1827	0.267	+0.0%
1828	0.267	+0.0%
1829	0.267	+0.0%
1830	0.267	+0.0%
1831	0.267	+0.0%
1832	0.267	+0.0%
1833	0.267	+0.0%
1834	0.267	+0.0%
1835	0.267	+0.0%
1836	0.267	+0.0%
1837	0.267	+0.0%
1838	0.267	+0.0%
1839	0.267	+0.0%
1840	0.267	+0.0%
1841	0.267	+0.0%
1842	0.267	+0.0%
1843	0.267	+0.0%
1844	0.267	+0.0%
1845	0.267	+0.0%
1846	0.267	+0.0%
1847	0.267	+0.0%
1848	0.559	+109.4%
1849	0.439	-21.5%
1850	0.439	+0.0%
1851	0.439	+0.0%
1852	0.439	+0.0%
1853	0.439	+0.0%
1854	0.439	+0.0%
1855	0.439	+0.0%
1856	0.439	+0.0%
1857	0.439	+0.0%
1858	0.439	+0.0%
1859	0.439	+0.0%
1860	0.439	+0.0%
1861	0.439	+0.0%
1862	0.439	+0.0%
1863	0.439	+0.0%
1864	0.439	+0.0%
1865	0.439	+0.0%
1866	0.439	+0.0%
1867	0.512	+16.6%
1868	0.512	+0.0%
1869	0.512	+0.0%
1870	0.512	+0.0%
1871	0.559	+9.2%
1872	0.559	+0.0%
1873	0.559	+0.0%
1874	0.559	+0.0%
1875	0.559	+0.0%
1876	0.559	+0.0%
1877	0.559	+0.0%
1878	0.559	+0.0%
1879	0.559	+0.0%
1880	0.559	+0.0%
1881	0.559	+0.0%
1882	0.559	+0.0%
1883	0.559	+0.0%
1884	0.559	+0.0%
1885	0.559	+0.0%
1886	0.559	+0.0%
1887	0.559	+0.0%
1888	0.559	+0.0%
1889	0.559	+0.0%
1890	0.592	+5.9%
1891	0.592	+0.0%
1892	0.592	+0.0%
1893	0.592	+0.0%
1894	0.592	+0.0%
1895	0.592	+0.0%
1896	0.592	+0.0%
1897	0.592	+0.0%
1898	0.592	+0.0%
1899	0.592	+0.0%
1900	0.592	+0.0%
1901	0.592	+0.0%
1902	0.592	+0.0%
1903	0.592	+0.0%
1904	0.592	+0.0%
1905	0.592	+0.0%
1906	0.603	+1.9%
1907	0.603	+0.0%
1908	0.602	-0.2%
1909	0.622	+3.3%
1910	0.622	+0.0%
1911	0.622	+0.0%
1912	0.622	+0.0%
1913	0.622	+0.0%
1914	0.559	-10.1%
1915	0.557	-0.4%
1916	0.557	+0.0%
1917	0.557	+0.0%
1918	0.619	+11.1%
1919	0.852	+37.6%
1920	0.881	+3.4%
1921	0.881	+0.0%
1922	0.881	+0.0%
1923	0.881	+0.0%
1924	0.881	+0.0%
1925	0.881	+0.0%
1926	0.881	+0.0%
1927	0.881	+0.0%
1928	0.881	+0.0%
1929	0.881	+0.0%
1930	0.849	-3.6%
1931	0.849	+0.0%
1932	0.746	-12.1%
1933	0.144	-80.7%
1934	0.015	-89.6%
1935	0.015	+0.0%
1936	0.015	+0.0%
1937	0.015	+0.0%
1938	0.015	+0.0%
1939	0.015	+0.0%
1940	0.015	+0.0%
1941	0.015	+0.0%
1942	0.015	+0.0%
1943	0.015	+0.0%
1944	0.015	+0.0%
1991	0.887	+5813.3%
1992	0.887	+0.0%
1993	0.887	+0.0%
1994	0.887	+0.0%
1995	0.887	+0.0%
1996	0.887	+0.0%
1997	0.887	+0.0%
1998	0.887	+0.0%
1999	0.887	+0.0%
2000	0.887	+0.0%
2001	0.887	+0.0%
2002	0.887	+0.0%
2003	0.887	+0.0%
2004	0.887	+0.0%
2005	0.887	+0.0%
2006	0.887	+0.0%
2007	0.887	+0.0%
2008	0.887	+0.0%
2009	0.887	+0.0%
2010	0.887	+0.0%
2011	0.887	+0.0%
2012	0.887	+0.0%
2013	0.887	+0.0%
2014	0.887	+0.0%
2015	0.887	+0.0%
2016	0.887	+0.0%
2017	0.887	+0.0%
2018	0.887	+0.0%
2019	0.889	+0.2%
2020	0.889	+0.0%
2021	0.889	+0.0%
2022	0.889	+0.0%
2023	0.889	+0.0%
2024	0.863	-2.9%
2025	0.863	+0.0%

Germany compared with similar countries

Germany's 0.863 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.864, 100% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Germany's 0.863 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.8455, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.267	0.267	0.267	1
1790s	0.267	0.267	0.267	10
1800s	0.267	0.267	0.267	10
1810s	0.267	0.267	0.267	10
1820s	0.267	0.267	0.267	10
1830s	0.267	0.267	0.267	10
1840s	0.3134	0.267	0.559	10
1850s	0.439	0.439	0.439	10
1860s	0.4609	0.439	0.512	10
1870s	0.5543	0.512	0.559	10
1880s	0.559	0.559	0.559	10
1890s	0.592	0.592	0.592	10
1900s	0.5982	0.592	0.622	10
1910s	0.6189	0.557	0.852	10
1920s	0.881	0.881	0.881	10
1930s	0.2678	0.015	0.849	10
1940s	0.015	0.015	0.015	5
1990s	0.887	0.887	0.887	9
2000s	0.887	0.887	0.887	10
2010s	0.8872	0.887	0.889	10
2020s	0.8803	0.863	0.889	6

Countries ranked near Germany

46 Italy 0.872 compare
47 New Zealand 0.866 compare
48 Greece 0.864 compare
50 Senegal 0.861 compare
51 Botswana 0.859 compare
52 Lithuania 0.858 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Germany?: Strong civil society index in Germany was 0.863 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 0.889 in 2019.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1934.
How does Germany rank for strong civil society index?: Germany ranks 49th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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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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: 18 September 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).