Strong Civil Society Index in Mozambique

Mozambique: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.495 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.495
Change on year
down 8.7%
World rank
120th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.795
in 2019
All-time low
0.066
in 1976
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Mozambique, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Mozambique recorded 0.495 for strong civil society index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.7% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Mozambique peaked at 0.795 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.066, in 1976.

Mozambique ranks 120th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1910s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1920s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1930s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1940s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1950s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1960s 0.146 0.146 0.146 10
1970s 0.107 0.066 0.146 10
1980s 0.066 0.066 0.066 10
1990s 0.6634 0.407 0.748 10
2000s 0.7314 0.729 0.733 10
2010s 0.7429 0.713 0.795 10
2020s 0.6185 0.495 0.709 6

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 117 Togo 0.523 compare
  2. 118 Comoros 0.515 compare
  3. 119 Jordan 0.51 compare
  4. 121 Serbia 0.486 compare
  5. 122 Ethiopia 0.469 compare
  6. 122 Kuwait 0.469 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Mozambique?
Strong civil society index in Mozambique was 0.495 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 0.795 in 2019.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 0.066 in 1976.
How does Mozambique rank for strong civil society index?
Mozambique ranks 120th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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).