Colombia: Civil society participation index

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 Colombia

Civil society participation index

 Latest value 0.764
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.594
 Min - Max 0.409 - 0.834
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.764 index points, an increase from 0.757 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.641 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Colombia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.594 index points. The minimum value, 0.409 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.834 index points was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Colombia - Civil society participation index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Colombia - Civil society participation index - historical chart - 1960-2023




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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