Strong civil society index in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Strong civil society index was 0.773 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.773
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
81st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.789
in 2022
All-time low
0.116
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Strong civil society index in Sao Tome and Principe, 1900–2025

0.20.40.60.8190019622025

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Sao Tome and Principe recorded 0.773 for strong civil society index in 2025.

The figure is down 1.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 0.789 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.116, in 1900.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 81st 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 0.116 0.116 0.116 10
1910s 0.224 0.116 0.236 10
1920s 0.1903 0.12 0.236 10
1930s 0.12 0.12 0.12 10
1940s 0.12 0.12 0.12 10
1950s 0.1278 0.126 0.128 10
1960s 0.128 0.128 0.128 10
1970s 0.2515 0.128 0.375 10
1980s 0.375 0.375 0.375 10
1990s 0.7482 0.444 0.787 10
2000s 0.787 0.787 0.787 10
2010s 0.7845 0.776 0.787 10
2020s 0.782 0.773 0.789 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Sao Tome and Principe?
Strong civil society index in Sao Tome and Principe was 0.773 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 0.789 in 2022.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was 0.116 in 1900.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for strong civil society index?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 81st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Strong civil society index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Strong civil society index
Source
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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