Strong Civil Society Index in Tunisia

Tunisia: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.296 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.296
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
135th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.907
in 2013
All-time low
0.106
in 1957
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Tunisia, 1789–2025

0.20.40.60.81178919072025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in Tunisia stood at 0.296.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 66.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Tunisia peaked at 0.907 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.106, in 1957.

Tunisia ranks 135th 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
1780s 0.258 0.258 0.258 1
1790s 0.258 0.258 0.258 10
1800s 0.258 0.258 0.258 10
1810s 0.258 0.258 0.258 10
1820s 0.258 0.258 0.258 10
1830s 0.258 0.258 0.258 10
1840s 0.258 0.258 0.258 10
1850s 0.258 0.258 0.258 10
1860s 0.258 0.258 0.258 10
1870s 0.258 0.258 0.258 10
1880s 0.2292 0.226 0.258 10
1890s 0.226 0.226 0.226 10
1900s 0.226 0.226 0.226 10
1910s 0.2278 0.226 0.244 10
1920s 0.244 0.244 0.244 10
1930s 0.244 0.244 0.244 10
1940s 0.244 0.244 0.244 10
1950s 0.1958 0.106 0.229 10
1960s 0.17 0.17 0.17 10
1970s 0.17 0.17 0.17 10
1980s 0.1718 0.147 0.211 10
1990s 0.1848 0.159 0.245 10
2000s 0.159 0.159 0.159 10
2010s 0.8001 0.125 0.907 10
2020s 0.5692 0.296 0.85 6

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  5. 137 Yemen 0.271 compare
  6. 138 Kyrgyzstan 0.261 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Tunisia?
Strong civil society index in Tunisia was 0.296 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Tunisia?
The highest recorded value was 0.907 in 2013.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Tunisia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.106 in 1957.
How does Tunisia rank for strong civil society index?
Tunisia ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Tunisia?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tunisia 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

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).