What is strong civil society index in Maldives?

Strong civil society index in Maldives was 0.655 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.789 in 2009.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.063 in 1979.

How does Maldives rank for strong civil society index?

Maldives ranks 104th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Maldives?

Over the last ten years it is up 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Maldives 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 Maldives

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

Maldives: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.655 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.655

Change on year

up 0.8%

World rank

104th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.789

in 2009

All-time low

0.063

in 1979

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Maldives, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Maldives stood at 0.655.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 60.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Maldives peaked at 0.789 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.063, in 1979.

Maldives ranks 104th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.155	0.155	0.155	10
1910s	0.155	0.155	0.155	10
1920s	0.155	0.155	0.155	10
1930s	0.155	0.155	0.155	10
1940s	0.155	0.155	0.155	10
1950s	0.1256	0.113	0.155	10
1960s	0.0966	0.072	0.113	10
1970s	0.0707	0.063	0.072	10
1980s	0.1266	0.121	0.135	10
1990s	0.135	0.135	0.135	10
2000s	0.3631	0.118	0.789	10
2010s	0.5247	0.34	0.789	10
2020s	0.63	0.498	0.699	6

Countries ranked near Maldives

102 Pakistan 0.677 compare
103 Mauritania 0.664 compare
104 Mexico 0.655 compare
106 Ukraine 0.65 compare
107 Guinea-Bissau 0.644 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Maldives

Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Consumer price index 150.41 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Democracy 6 (2025)
Civil liberties rating 5 (2025)
Free country 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Maldives?: Strong civil society index in Maldives was 0.655 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Maldives?: The highest recorded value was 0.789 in 2009.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Maldives?: The lowest recorded value was 0.063 in 1979.
How does Maldives rank for strong civil society index?: Maldives ranks 104th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Maldives?: Over the last ten years it is up 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Maldives 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).