Strong Civil Society Index in Syria

Syria: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.174 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.174
Change on year
up 16.0%
World rank
150th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.477
in 1789
All-time low
0.025
in 2017
Years of data
235
1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Syria, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Syria stood at 0.174.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.0% on the previous year and up 370.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Syria peaked at 0.477 in 1789 and was at its lowest, 0.025, in 2017.

That places Syria 150th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.477 0.477 0.477 1
1790s 0.477 0.477 0.477 10
1800s 0.477 0.477 0.477 10
1810s 0.477 0.477 0.477 10
1820s 0.477 0.477 0.477 10
1830s 0.4473 0.444 0.477 10
1840s 0.421 0.421 0.421 10
1850s 0.421 0.421 0.421 10
1860s 0.3905 0.36 0.421 10
1870s 0.3183 0.221 0.36 10
1880s 0.221 0.221 0.221 10
1890s 0.061 0.061 0.061 10
1900s 0.114 0.061 0.432 10
1910s 0.1976 0.079 0.351 10
1920s 0.178 0.178 0.178 8
1930s 0.288 0.198 0.298 10
1940s 0.346 0.298 0.446 10
1950s 0.4299 0.321 0.446 10
1960s 0.2229 0.167 0.354 10
1970s 0.0353 0.029 0.058 10
1980s 0.029 0.029 0.029 10
1990s 0.029 0.029 0.029 10
2000s 0.0808 0.079 0.081 10
2010s 0.0452 0.025 0.085 10
2020s 0.0907 0.027 0.174 6

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  5. 152 Sudan 0.151 compare
  6. 153 Qatar 0.149 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Syria?
Strong civil society index in Syria was 0.174 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 0.477 in 1789.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.025 in 2017.
How does Syria rank for strong civil society index?
Syria ranks 150th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 370.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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
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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).