Lesotho: Civil society participation index

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 Lesotho

Civil society participation index

 Latest value 0.710
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.503
 Min - Max 0.222 - 0.814
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.71 index points, a decline from 0.807 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.641 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Lesotho from 1960 to 2023 is 0.503 index points. The minimum value, 0.222 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.814 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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Lesotho - Civil society participation index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Lesotho - 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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