What is strong civil society index in Trinidad and Tobago?

Strong civil society index in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.903 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?

The highest recorded value was 0.939 in 1991.

What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest recorded value was 0.231 in 1900.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for strong civil society index?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 31st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.903 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.903

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

31st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.939

in 1991

All-time low

0.231

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Trinidad and Tobago, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Trinidad and Tobago recorded 0.903 for strong civil society index in 2025.

The figure is down 1.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 0.939 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.231, in 1900.

That places Trinidad and Tobago 31st out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Strong Civil Society Index in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year

Annual values for Strong Civil Society Index in Trinidad and Tobago, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.231	—
1901	0.231	+0.0%
1902	0.231	+0.0%
1903	0.231	+0.0%
1904	0.231	+0.0%
1905	0.231	+0.0%
1906	0.231	+0.0%
1907	0.231	+0.0%
1908	0.231	+0.0%
1909	0.231	+0.0%
1910	0.231	+0.0%
1911	0.231	+0.0%
1912	0.231	+0.0%
1913	0.231	+0.0%
1914	0.231	+0.0%
1915	0.231	+0.0%
1916	0.231	+0.0%
1917	0.231	+0.0%
1918	0.263	+13.9%
1919	0.264	+0.4%
1920	0.264	+0.0%
1921	0.264	+0.0%
1922	0.264	+0.0%
1923	0.264	+0.0%
1924	0.264	+0.0%
1925	0.264	+0.0%
1926	0.264	+0.0%
1927	0.264	+0.0%
1928	0.264	+0.0%
1929	0.264	+0.0%
1930	0.264	+0.0%
1931	0.264	+0.0%
1932	0.264	+0.0%
1933	0.264	+0.0%
1934	0.264	+0.0%
1935	0.264	+0.0%
1936	0.264	+0.0%
1937	0.28	+6.1%
1938	0.311	+11.1%
1939	0.311	+0.0%
1940	0.324	+4.2%
1941	0.324	+0.0%
1942	0.324	+0.0%
1943	0.324	+0.0%
1944	0.324	+0.0%
1945	0.324	+0.0%
1946	0.332	+2.5%
1947	0.332	+0.0%
1948	0.36	+8.4%
1949	0.36	+0.0%
1950	0.36	+0.0%
1951	0.383	+6.4%
1952	0.383	+0.0%
1953	0.383	+0.0%
1954	0.383	+0.0%
1955	0.383	+0.0%
1956	0.429	+12.0%
1957	0.473	+10.3%
1958	0.473	+0.0%
1959	0.473	+0.0%
1960	0.505	+6.8%
1961	0.487	-3.6%
1962	0.622	+27.7%
1963	0.668	+7.4%
1964	0.668	+0.0%
1965	0.668	+0.0%
1966	0.668	+0.0%
1967	0.668	+0.0%
1968	0.668	+0.0%
1969	0.668	+0.0%
1970	0.683	+2.2%
1971	0.683	+0.0%
1972	0.683	+0.0%
1973	0.683	+0.0%
1974	0.683	+0.0%
1975	0.683	+0.0%
1976	0.735	+7.6%
1977	0.848	+15.4%
1978	0.848	+0.0%
1979	0.848	+0.0%
1980	0.848	+0.0%
1981	0.844	-0.5%
1982	0.844	+0.0%
1983	0.844	+0.0%
1984	0.844	+0.0%
1985	0.844	+0.0%
1986	0.854	+1.2%
1987	0.87	+1.9%
1988	0.87	+0.0%
1989	0.87	+0.0%
1990	0.883	+1.5%
1991	0.939	+6.3%
1992	0.939	+0.0%
1993	0.939	+0.0%
1994	0.939	+0.0%
1995	0.939	+0.0%
1996	0.939	+0.0%
1997	0.939	+0.0%
1998	0.939	+0.0%
1999	0.939	+0.0%
2000	0.939	+0.0%
2001	0.939	+0.0%
2002	0.939	+0.0%
2003	0.939	+0.0%
2004	0.939	+0.0%
2005	0.939	+0.0%
2006	0.939	+0.0%
2007	0.939	+0.0%
2008	0.939	+0.0%
2009	0.939	+0.0%
2010	0.939	+0.0%
2011	0.939	+0.0%
2012	0.939	+0.0%
2013	0.917	-2.3%
2014	0.917	+0.0%
2015	0.917	+0.0%
2016	0.917	+0.0%
2017	0.917	+0.0%
2018	0.917	+0.0%
2019	0.909	-0.9%
2020	0.901	-0.9%
2021	0.921	+2.2%
2022	0.903	-2.0%
2023	0.903	+0.0%
2024	0.903	+0.0%
2025	0.903	+0.0%

Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries

Trinidad and Tobago's 0.903 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.864, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Trinidad and Tobago's 0.903 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.837, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.231	0.231	0.231	10
1910s	0.2375	0.231	0.264	10
1920s	0.264	0.264	0.264	10
1930s	0.275	0.264	0.311	10
1940s	0.3328	0.324	0.36	10
1950s	0.4123	0.36	0.473	10
1960s	0.629	0.487	0.668	10
1970s	0.7377	0.683	0.848	10
1980s	0.8532	0.844	0.87	10
1990s	0.9334	0.883	0.939	10
2000s	0.939	0.939	0.939	10
2010s	0.9228	0.909	0.939	10
2020s	0.9057	0.901	0.921	6

Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago

28 Ghana 0.908 compare
29 Solomon Islands 0.906 compare
30 Belgium 0.905 compare
32 Latvia 0.902 compare
32 Taiwan 0.902 compare
34 Barbados 0.897 compare
34 Gambia 0.897 compare

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More reference data data for Trinidad and Tobago

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0696 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0589 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.165 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.165 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2333 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0945 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3189 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7976 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0027 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Trinidad and Tobago?: Strong civil society index in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.903 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?: The highest recorded value was 0.939 in 1991.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?: The lowest recorded value was 0.231 in 1900.
How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for strong civil society index?: Trinidad and Tobago ranks 31st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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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: 18 September 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).