Bulgaria: Civil society participation index

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 Bulgaria

Civil society participation index

 Latest value 0.812
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.438
 Min - Max 0.059 - 0.821
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.812 index points, an increase from 0.779 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.632 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bulgaria from 1960 to 2024 is 0.438 index points. The minimum value, 0.059 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.821 index points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Bulgaria - Civil society participation index - Recent values chart

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Bulgaria - 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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