Gambia: Civil society participation index

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 Gambia

Civil society participation index

 Latest value 0.831
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.374
 Min - Max 0.190 - 0.838
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.831 index points, an increase from 0.794 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.641 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Gambia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.374 index points. The minimum value, 0.19 index points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 0.838 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Gambia - Civil society participation index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Gambia - 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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