Hong Kong: Civil society participation index

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 Hong Kong

Civil society participation index

 Latest value 0.409
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.689
 Min - Max 0.409 - 0.836
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.409 index points, a decline from 0.43 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.641 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1960 to 2023 is 0.689 index points. The minimum value, 0.409 index points, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 0.836 index points was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Hong Kong - Civil society participation index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Hong Kong - 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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