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.

Strong Civil Society Index in Senegal

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

Senegal: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.861 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.861

Change on year

up 3.0%

World rank

50th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.92

in 2009

All-time low

0.096

in 1904

Years of data

122

1904–2025

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.

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

47 New Zealand 0.866 compare
48 Greece 0.864 compare
49 Germany 0.863 compare
51 Botswana 0.859 compare
52 Lithuania 0.858 compare
53 United Kingdom 0.855 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Winter temperature anomalies -1.05 °C (2025)
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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

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).