Strong Civil Society Index in Togo

Togo: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.523 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.523
Change on year
down 13.1%
World rank
117th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.806
in 2016
All-time low
0.148
in 1967
Years of data
110
1916–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Togo, 1916–2025

0.20.40.60.8191619702025

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

Analysis

Togo recorded 0.523 for strong civil society index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 13.1% on the previous year and down 28.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Togo peaked at 0.806 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.148, in 1967.

That places Togo 117th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s 0.185 0.185 0.185 4
1920s 0.185 0.185 0.185 10
1930s 0.185 0.185 0.185 10
1940s 0.185 0.185 0.185 10
1950s 0.1947 0.185 0.216 10
1960s 0.1916 0.148 0.274 10
1970s 0.168 0.168 0.168 10
1980s 0.168 0.168 0.168 10
1990s 0.4982 0.269 0.525 10
2000s 0.654 0.515 0.792 10
2010s 0.7296 0.658 0.806 10
2020s 0.646 0.523 0.713 6

Countries ranked near Togo

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  3. 115 Ecuador 0.531 compare
  4. 118 Comoros 0.515 compare
  5. 119 Jordan 0.51 compare
  6. 120 Mozambique 0.495 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Togo?
Strong civil society index in Togo was 0.523 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Togo?
The highest recorded value was 0.806 in 2016.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Togo?
The lowest recorded value was 0.148 in 1967.
How does Togo rank for strong civil society index?
Togo ranks 117th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Togo?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Togo 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).