Brazil: Civil society participation index

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 Brazil

Civil society participation index

 Latest value 0.898
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.640
 Min - Max 0.152 - 0.947
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.898 index points, a decline from 0.933 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.632 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1960 to 2024 is 0.64 index points. The minimum value, 0.152 index points, was reached in 1964 while the maximum of 0.947 index points was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Brazil - Civil society participation index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Brazil - 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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 Presidential elections 0.00 2024 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2024 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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