Strong Civil Society Index in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.297 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.297
Change on year
down 15.1%
World rank
134th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.621
in 1992
All-time low
0.012
in 1929
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Kazakhstan, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Kazakhstan is 0.297, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.1% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Kazakhstan peaked at 0.621 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1929.

Kazakhstan ranks 134th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.118 0.118 0.118 1
1790s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
1800s 0.118 0.118 0.118 10
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 0.6029 0.572 0.621 10
2000s 0.4658 0.407 0.554 10
2010s 0.3611 0.323 0.384 10
2020s 0.3553 0.297 0.379 6

Countries ranked near Kazakhstan

  1. 131 Uzbekistan 0.307 compare
  2. 132 India 0.302 compare
  3. 133 Chad 0.301 compare
  4. 135 Tunisia 0.296 compare
  5. 136 Turkey 0.292 compare
  6. 137 Yemen 0.271 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Kazakhstan?
Strong civil society index in Kazakhstan was 0.297 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Kazakhstan?
The highest recorded value was 0.621 in 1992.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Kazakhstan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1929.
How does Kazakhstan rank for strong civil society index?
Kazakhstan ranks 134th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kazakhstan 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

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).