What is strong civil society index in Taiwan?

Strong civil society index in Taiwan was 0.902 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.92 in 2019.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.057 in 1949.

How does Taiwan rank for strong civil society index?

Taiwan ranks 32nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Taiwan?

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

Where does this Taiwan 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 Taiwan

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

Taiwan: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.902 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.902

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

32nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.92

in 2019

All-time low

0.057

in 1949

Years of data

232

1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Taiwan, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Taiwan is 0.902, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Taiwan peaked at 0.92 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.057, in 1949.

Taiwan ranks 32nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.52	0.52	0.52	1
1790s	0.52	0.52	0.52	10
1800s	0.52	0.52	0.52	10
1810s	0.52	0.52	0.52	10
1820s	0.52	0.52	0.52	10
1830s	0.52	0.52	0.52	10
1840s	0.52	0.52	0.52	10
1850s	0.3644	0.35	0.494	10
1860s	0.4431	0.35	0.527	10
1870s	0.527	0.527	0.527	10
1880s	0.527	0.527	0.527	10
1890s	0.392	0.392	0.392	5
1900s	0.1071	0.105	0.108	10
1910s	0.1047	0.104	0.105	10
1920s	0.104	0.104	0.104	10
1930s	0.0957	0.072	0.1	10
1940s	0.0847	0.057	0.147	10
1950s	0.107	0.107	0.107	10
1960s	0.135	0.135	0.135	10
1970s	0.1937	0.146	0.26	10
1980s	0.4252	0.355	0.562	10
1990s	0.7482	0.584	0.883	10
2000s	0.8951	0.883	0.908	10
2010s	0.902	0.893	0.92	10
2020s	0.914	0.902	0.92	6

Countries ranked near Taiwan

29 Solomon Islands 0.906 compare
30 Belgium 0.905 compare
31 Trinidad and Tobago 0.903 compare
32 Latvia 0.902 compare
34 Barbados 0.897 compare
34 Gambia 0.897 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Taiwan

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Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Civil liberties rating 1 (2025)
Free country 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Democracy 7 (2025)
Elite Consultations Score 1.63 (2025)

All data for Taiwan →

Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Taiwan?: Strong civil society index in Taiwan was 0.902 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Taiwan?: The highest recorded value was 0.92 in 2019.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Taiwan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.057 in 1949.
How does Taiwan rank for strong civil society index?: Taiwan ranks 32nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Taiwan?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Taiwan 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).