South Africa: Civil society participation index

The latest value from 2024 is 0.78 index points, unchanged from 0.78 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.632 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1960 to 2024 is 0.606 index points. The minimum value, 0.32 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.89 index points was recorded in 1994. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.