What is strong civil society index in Turkmenistan?

Strong civil society index in Turkmenistan was 0.033 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.398 in 1896.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1929.

How does Turkmenistan rank for strong civil society index?

Turkmenistan ranks 169th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Turkmenistan?

Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.033 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.033

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

169th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.398

in 1896

All-time low

0.012

in 1929

Years of data

130

1896–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Turkmenistan, 1896–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Turkmenistan is 0.033, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Turkmenistan peaked at 0.398 in 1896 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1929.

That places Turkmenistan 169th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom 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
1890s	0.355	0.312	0.398	4
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	0.0856	0.035	0.153	10
2000s	0.0331	0.026	0.042	10
2010s	0.0297	0.022	0.046	10
2020s	0.0303	0.02	0.034	6

Countries ranked near Turkmenistan

166 Tajikistan 0.068 compare
167 Nicaragua 0.037 compare
168 Russia 0.036 compare
169 Cuba 0.033 compare
171 Eritrea 0.032 compare
172 Afghanistan 0.03 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Turkmenistan?: Strong civil society index in Turkmenistan was 0.033 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Turkmenistan?: The highest recorded value was 0.398 in 1896.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Turkmenistan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1929.
How does Turkmenistan rank for strong civil society index?: Turkmenistan ranks 169th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Turkmenistan?: Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkmenistan 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).