What is strong civil society index in Singapore?

Strong civil society index in Singapore was 0.388 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.391 in 2011.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.35 in 1963.

How does Singapore rank for strong civil society index?

Singapore ranks 127th out of 176 regions with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Singapore?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Singapore 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 Singapore

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

Singapore: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.388 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)

0.388

Change on year

unchanged

Rank

127th

of 176 regions

All-time high

0.391

in 2011

All-time low

0.35

in 1963

Years of data

159

1867–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Singapore, 1867–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Singapore is 0.388, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Singapore peaked at 0.391 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.35, in 1963.

Singapore ranks 127th of 176 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1860s	0.375	0.375	0.375	3
1870s	0.375	0.375	0.375	10
1880s	0.375	0.375	0.375	10
1890s	0.375	0.375	0.375	10
1900s	0.375	0.375	0.375	10
1910s	0.375	0.375	0.375	10
1920s	0.375	0.375	0.375	10
1930s	0.375	0.375	0.375	10
1940s	0.375	0.375	0.375	10
1950s	0.375	0.375	0.375	10
1960s	0.3575	0.35	0.375	10
1970s	0.35	0.35	0.35	10
1980s	0.35	0.35	0.35	10
1990s	0.381	0.381	0.381	10
2000s	0.381	0.381	0.381	10
2010s	0.3855	0.376	0.391	10
2020s	0.388	0.388	0.388	6

Countries ranked near Singapore

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129 Guinea 0.342 compare
130 Palestine 0.316 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Civil liberties rating 4 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Singapore?: Strong civil society index in Singapore was 0.388 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Singapore?: The highest recorded value was 0.391 in 2011.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Singapore?: The lowest recorded value was 0.35 in 1963.
How does Singapore rank for strong civil society index?: Singapore ranks 127th out of 176 regions with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Singapore?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Singapore 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).