Strong Civil Society Index in Lithuania

Lithuania: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.858 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.858
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
52nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.862
in 1991
All-time low
0.012
in 1940
Years of data
231
1795–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Lithuania, 1795–2025

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

Analysis

Lithuania recorded 0.858 for strong civil society index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Lithuania peaked at 0.862 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1940.

That places Lithuania 52nd 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
1790s 0.118 0.118 0.118 5
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 0.347 0.194 0.711 10
1920s 0.5103 0.184 0.673 10
1930s 0.1796 0.173 0.184 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 0.8348 0.806 0.862 10
2000s 0.8538 0.849 0.855 10
2010s 0.8465 0.814 0.855 10
2020s 0.8473 0.842 0.858 6

Countries ranked near Lithuania

  1. 49 Germany 0.863 compare
  2. 50 Senegal 0.861 compare
  3. 51 Botswana 0.859 compare
  4. 53 United Kingdom 0.855 compare
  5. 54 Poland 0.851 compare
  6. 55 Cape Verde 0.85 compare
  7. 55 South Korea 0.85 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Lithuania?
Strong civil society index in Lithuania was 0.858 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Lithuania?
The highest recorded value was 0.862 in 1991.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Lithuania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1940.
How does Lithuania rank for strong civil society index?
Lithuania ranks 52nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Lithuania?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania 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).