Austria: Civil society participation index

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 Austria

Civil society participation index

 Latest value 0.833
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.937
 Min - Max 0.833 - 0.960
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.833 index points, a decline from 0.882 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.632 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Austria from 1960 to 2024 is 0.937 index points. The minimum value, 0.833 index points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 0.96 index points was recorded in 1986. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Austria - Civil society participation index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Austria - Civil society participation index - historical chart - 1960-2024




Definition: Measures the extent to which major civil society organizations are consulted by policymakers, whether women are involved, and whether legislative candidate nomination are made in a decentralized manner.

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