What is strong civil society index in Myanmar?

Strong civil society index in Myanmar was 0.125 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.621 in 2019.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.032 in 1964.

How does Myanmar rank for strong civil society index?

Myanmar ranks 161st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Myanmar?

Over the last ten years it is down 74.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Myanmar 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 Myanmar

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

Myanmar: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.125 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.125

Change on year

up 8.7%

World rank

161st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.621

in 2019

All-time low

0.032

in 1964

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Myanmar, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Myanmar is 0.125, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and down 74.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Myanmar peaked at 0.621 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.032, in 1964.

That places Myanmar 161st out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.192	0.192	0.192	1
1790s	0.192	0.192	0.192	10
1800s	0.192	0.192	0.192	10
1810s	0.192	0.192	0.192	10
1820s	0.192	0.192	0.192	10
1830s	0.192	0.192	0.192	10
1840s	0.192	0.192	0.192	10
1850s	0.192	0.192	0.192	10
1860s	0.192	0.192	0.192	10
1870s	0.192	0.192	0.192	10
1880s	0.2756	0.192	0.401	10
1890s	0.401	0.401	0.401	10
1900s	0.4058	0.401	0.407	10
1910s	0.407	0.407	0.407	10
1920s	0.407	0.407	0.407	10
1930s	0.407	0.407	0.407	10
1940s	0.4626	0.373	0.62	10
1950s	0.62	0.62	0.62	10
1960s	0.1574	0.032	0.62	10
1970s	0.032	0.032	0.032	10
1980s	0.086	0.086	0.086	10
1990s	0.086	0.086	0.086	10
2000s	0.086	0.086	0.086	10
2010s	0.4813	0.176	0.621	10
2020s	0.213	0.115	0.621	6

Countries ranked near Myanmar

158 Iran 0.137 compare
159 Egypt 0.135 compare
160 Congo 0.132 compare
162 Laos 0.113 compare
162 Vatican 0.113 compare
164 Equatorial Guinea 0.099 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Myanmar

Spring temperature anomalies -0.0963 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.0987 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.4249 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5675 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.2735 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 168.18 2010 = 100 (2019)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Myanmar?: Strong civil society index in Myanmar was 0.125 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Myanmar?: The highest recorded value was 0.621 in 2019.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Myanmar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.032 in 1964.
How does Myanmar rank for strong civil society index?: Myanmar ranks 161st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Myanmar?: Over the last ten years it is down 74.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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).