What is strong civil society index in Madagascar?

Strong civil society index in Madagascar was 0.817 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.944 in 2016.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1828.

How does Madagascar rank for strong civil society index?

Madagascar ranks 70th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Madagascar?

Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Madagascar 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 Madagascar

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

Madagascar: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.817 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.817

Change on year

down 12.1%

World rank

70th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.944

in 2016

All-time low

0.045

in 1828

Years of data

209

1817–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Madagascar, 1817–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Madagascar is 0.817, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Madagascar peaked at 0.944 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.045, in 1828.

That places Madagascar 70th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1810s	0.08	0.08	0.08	3
1820s	0.073	0.045	0.08	10
1830s	0.045	0.045	0.045	10
1840s	0.045	0.045	0.045	10
1850s	0.045	0.045	0.045	10
1860s	0.2322	0.045	0.385	10
1870s	0.187	0.187	0.187	10
1880s	0.187	0.187	0.187	10
1890s	0.1927	0.187	0.206	10
1900s	0.206	0.206	0.206	10
1910s	0.206	0.206	0.206	10
1920s	0.1664	0.162	0.206	10
1930s	0.162	0.162	0.162	10
1940s	0.1559	0.14	0.162	10
1950s	0.1465	0.14	0.197	10
1960s	0.4923	0.432	0.499	10
1970s	0.4596	0.415	0.534	10
1980s	0.4677	0.419	0.53	10
1990s	0.7777	0.544	0.847	10
2000s	0.8418	0.824	0.848	10
2010s	0.8924	0.813	0.944	10
2020s	0.9108	0.817	0.93	6

Countries ranked near Madagascar

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More reference data data for Madagascar

Spring temperature anomalies 0.7356 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.1142 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.0487 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8079 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.3162 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 280.82 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Madagascar?: Strong civil society index in Madagascar was 0.817 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Madagascar?: The highest recorded value was 0.944 in 2016.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Madagascar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1828.
How does Madagascar rank for strong civil society index?: Madagascar ranks 70th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Madagascar?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar 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: 07 August 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).