Strong Civil Society Index in Mauritania
Mauritania: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.664 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Civil Society Index in Mauritania, 1904–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Mauritania is 0.664, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Mauritania peaked at 0.825 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.045, in 1904.
That places Mauritania 103rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 6 |
| 1910s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.143 | 0.045 | 0.241 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.241 | 0.241 | 0.241 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.6742 | 0.671 | 0.687 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.639 | 0.486 | 0.673 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.486 | 0.486 | 0.486 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.538 | 0.486 | 0.551 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6913 | 0.628 | 0.825 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5562 | 0.407 | 0.669 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6093 | 0.547 | 0.664 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More reference data data for Mauritania
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.5281 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.348 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3267 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.5 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 171.28 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong civil society index in Mauritania?
- Strong civil society index in Mauritania was 0.664 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 0.825 in 2007.
- What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1904.
- How does Mauritania rank for strong civil society index?
- Mauritania ranks 103rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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
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).