United Arab Emirates: Civil society participation index

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 United Arab Emirates

Civil society participation index

 Latest value 0.260
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1971 - 2023
 Average 0.164
 Min - Max 0.098 - 0.368
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.26 index points, unchanged from 0.26 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 United Arab Emirates from 1971 to 2023 is 0.164 index points. The minimum value, 0.098 index points, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.368 index points was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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United Arab Emirates - Civil society participation index - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Arab Emirates - Civil society participation index - historical chart - 1971-2023




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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