Strong Civil Society Index in Mongolia

Mongolia: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.761 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.761
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
84th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.914
in 2012
All-time low
0.014
in 1936
Years of data
115
1911–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Mongolia, 1911–2025

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

Analysis

Mongolia recorded 0.761 for strong civil society index in 2025.

The figure is up 9.3% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Mongolia peaked at 0.914 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.014, in 1936.

That places Mongolia 84th 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
1910s 0.055 0.055 0.055 9
1920s 0.0254 0.016 0.059 10
1930s 0.0152 0.014 0.016 10
1940s 0.0149 0.014 0.017 10
1950s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
1960s 0.064 0.064 0.064 10
1970s 0.064 0.064 0.064 10
1980s 0.0673 0.064 0.097 10
1990s 0.813 0.417 0.91 10
2000s 0.8916 0.875 0.894 10
2010s 0.8883 0.871 0.914 10
2020s 0.7558 0.696 0.829 6

Countries ranked near Mongolia

  1. 81 Sao Tome and Principe 0.773 compare
  2. 82 Lebanon 0.772 compare
  3. 83 Niger 0.765 compare
  4. 85 Romania 0.754 compare
  5. 86 North Macedonia 0.745 compare
  6. 87 Paraguay 0.743 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Mongolia?
Strong civil society index in Mongolia was 0.761 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Mongolia?
The highest recorded value was 0.914 in 2012.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Mongolia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.014 in 1936.
How does Mongolia rank for strong civil society index?
Mongolia ranks 84th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Mongolia?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mongolia 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).