Strong Civil Society Index in Tajikistan

Tajikistan: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.068 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.068
Change on year
down 31.3%
World rank
166th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.529
in 1991
All-time low
0.012
in 1929
Years of data
158
1868–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Tajikistan, 1868–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Tajikistan is 0.068, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.3% on the previous year and down 75.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Tajikistan peaked at 0.529 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1929.

Tajikistan ranks 166th of 176 countries on this measure, 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
1860s 0.274 0.274 0.274 2
1870s 0.274 0.274 0.274 10
1880s 0.274 0.274 0.274 10
1890s 0.3436 0.274 0.398 10
1900s 0.2567 0.223 0.289 10
1910s 0.2283 0.08 0.285 10
1920s 0.0294 0.012 0.08 10
1930s 0.012 0.012 0.012 10
1940s 0.012 0.012 0.012 10
1950s 0.0204 0.012 0.026 10
1960s 0.0246 0.024 0.026 10
1970s 0.024 0.024 0.024 10
1980s 0.1093 0.024 0.266 10
1990s 0.301 0.161 0.529 10
2000s 0.4021 0.353 0.458 10
2010s 0.2475 0.144 0.347 10
2020s 0.1102 0.068 0.163 6

Countries ranked near Tajikistan

  1. 164 Equatorial Guinea 0.099 compare
  2. 165 Eswatini 0.082 compare
  3. 167 Nicaragua 0.037 compare
  4. 168 Russia 0.036 compare
  5. 169 Cuba 0.033 compare
  6. 169 Turkmenistan 0.033 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Tajikistan?
Strong civil society index in Tajikistan was 0.068 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Tajikistan?
The highest recorded value was 0.529 in 1991.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Tajikistan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1929.
How does Tajikistan rank for strong civil society index?
Tajikistan ranks 166th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Tajikistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 75.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tajikistan 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).