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
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.
Strong Civil Society Index in Ukraine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 0.012 | — |
| 1947 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.026 | +116.7% |
| 1955 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.024 | -7.7% |
| 1964 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.024 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.062 | +158.3% |
| 1986 | 0.155 | +150.0% |
| 1987 | 0.242 | +56.1% |
| 1988 | 0.248 | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 0.266 | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 0.358 | +34.6% |
| 1991 | 0.56 | +56.4% |
| 1992 | 0.594 | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 0.594 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.599 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 0.591 | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 0.608 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 0.568 | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 0.568 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.568 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.542 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 0.542 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.542 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.553 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 0.573 | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 0.745 | +30.0% |
| 2006 | 0.72 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 0.745 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 0.745 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.738 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 0.669 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 0.669 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.669 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.667 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 0.696 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 0.741 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 0.741 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.747 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 0.731 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 0.706 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 0.739 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 0.755 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 0.679 | -10.1% |
| 2023 | 0.697 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 0.697 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.65 | -6.7% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 0.65 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.6945, 94% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 0.65 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.8455, 77% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.47 (2050)
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
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).