Strong Civil Society Index in Ukraine

Ukraine: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.65 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.65
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
106th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.755
in 2021
All-time low
0.012
in 1946
Years of data
80
1946–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Ukraine, 1946–2025

00.20.40.60.8194619852025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Ukraine is 0.65, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Ukraine peaked at 0.755 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1946.

That places Ukraine 106th 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
1940s 0.012 0.012 0.012 4
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 0.5608 0.358 0.608 10
2000s 0.6445 0.542 0.745 10
2010s 0.7036 0.667 0.747 10
2020s 0.7028 0.65 0.755 6

Countries ranked near Ukraine

  1. 103 Mauritania 0.664 compare
  2. 104 Maldives 0.655 compare
  3. 104 Mexico 0.655 compare
  4. 107 Guinea-Bissau 0.644 compare
  5. 108 Thailand 0.63 compare
  6. 109 Moldova 0.629 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Ukraine?
Strong civil society index in Ukraine was 0.65 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Ukraine?
The highest recorded value was 0.755 in 2021.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Ukraine?
The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1946.
How does Ukraine rank for strong civil society index?
Ukraine ranks 106th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Ukraine?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ukraine 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).