Strong Civil Society Index in Senegal
Senegal: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.861 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Civil Society Index in Senegal, 1904–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Senegal is 0.861, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Senegal peaked at 0.92 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.096, in 1904.
That places Senegal 50th 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.
Strong Civil Society Index in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 0.096 | — |
| 1905 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.096 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.373 | +288.5% |
| 1961 | 0.373 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.373 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.373 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.373 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.373 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.373 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.373 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.373 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.523 | +40.2% |
| 1970 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.523 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.696 | +33.1% |
| 1981 | 0.831 | +19.4% |
| 1982 | 0.845 | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 0.845 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.845 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.845 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.845 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.845 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.845 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.845 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.845 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.881 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 0.9 | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 0.9 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.9 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.917 | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.917 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.914 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 0.909 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 0.92 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 0.92 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.92 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.918 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 0.918 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.914 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 0.914 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.914 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.887 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 0.915 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 0.915 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.906 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 0.92 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 0.92 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.907 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 0.836 | -7.8% |
| 2025 | 0.861 | +3.0% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 0.861 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.6705, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 0.861 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.654, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.096 | 0.096 | 0.096 | 6 |
| 1910s | 0.096 | 0.096 | 0.096 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.096 | 0.096 | 0.096 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.096 | 0.096 | 0.096 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.096 | 0.096 | 0.096 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.096 | 0.096 | 0.096 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.388 | 0.373 | 0.523 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.523 | 0.523 | 0.523 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8287 | 0.696 | 0.845 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9011 | 0.845 | 0.917 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9162 | 0.909 | 0.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9135 | 0.887 | 0.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8917 | 0.836 | 0.92 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More reference data data for Senegal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2247 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1649 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7534 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5106 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8979 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong civil society index in Senegal?
- Strong civil society index in Senegal was 0.861 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.92 in 2009.
- What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.096 in 1904.
- How does Senegal rank for strong civil society index?
- Senegal ranks 50th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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
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).