Strong Civil Society Index in Mauritania

Mauritania: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.664 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.664
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
103rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.825
in 2007
All-time low
0.045
in 1904
Years of data
122
1904–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Mauritania, 1904–2025

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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 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 100 Argentina 0.68 compare
  2. 100 Bolivia 0.68 compare
  3. 102 Pakistan 0.677 compare
  4. 104 Maldives 0.655 compare
  5. 104 Mexico 0.655 compare
  6. 106 Ukraine 0.65 compare

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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

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
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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).