What is the highest women's civil society participation index recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?

The highest recorded value was 0.64 in 2021.

What is the lowest women's civil society participation index recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1900.

How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for women's civil society participation index?

Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 121st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is women's civil society participation index rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?

Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Women's Civil Society Participation Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Women's Civil Society Participation Index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Name: Women's Civil Society Participation Index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Women's Civil Society Participation Index was 0.61 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.61

Change on year

up 1.2%

World rank

121st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.64

in 2021

All-time low

0.004

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Women's Civil Society Participation Index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, women's civil society participation index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 0.61.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, women's civil society participation index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 0.64 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1900.

Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 121st of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Women's Civil Society Participation Index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year

Annual values for Women's Civil Society Participation Index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.004	—
1901	0.004	+0.0%
1902	0.004	+0.0%
1903	0.004	+0.0%
1904	0.004	+0.0%
1905	0.004	+0.0%
1906	0.004	+0.0%
1907	0.004	+0.0%
1908	0.004	+0.0%
1909	0.005	+25.0%
1910	0.005	+0.0%
1911	0.005	+0.0%
1912	0.005	+0.0%
1913	0.005	+0.0%
1914	0.005	+0.0%
1915	0.005	+0.0%
1916	0.005	+0.0%
1917	0.005	+0.0%
1918	0.005	+0.0%
1919	0.005	+0.0%
1920	0.008	+60.0%
1921	0.008	+0.0%
1922	0.008	+0.0%
1923	0.008	+0.0%
1924	0.008	+0.0%
1925	0.008	+0.0%
1926	0.008	+0.0%
1927	0.008	+0.0%
1928	0.008	+0.0%
1929	0.008	+0.0%
1930	0.008	+0.0%
1931	0.008	+0.0%
1932	0.008	+0.0%
1933	0.008	+0.0%
1934	0.008	+0.0%
1935	0.008	+0.0%
1936	0.008	+0.0%
1937	0.008	+0.0%
1938	0.008	+0.0%
1939	0.008	+0.0%
1940	0.008	+0.0%
1941	0.008	+0.0%
1942	0.008	+0.0%
1943	0.008	+0.0%
1944	0.008	+0.0%
1945	0.008	+0.0%
1946	0.008	+0.0%
1947	0.008	+0.0%
1948	0.008	+0.0%
1949	0.008	+0.0%
1950	0.008	+0.0%
1951	0.008	+0.0%
1952	0.008	+0.0%
1953	0.008	+0.0%
1954	0.008	+0.0%
1955	0.008	+0.0%
1956	0.008	+0.0%
1957	0.009	+12.5%
1958	0.009	+0.0%
1959	0.031	+244.4%
1960	0.224	+622.6%
1961	0.224	+0.0%
1962	0.224	+0.0%
1963	0.224	+0.0%
1964	0.224	+0.0%
1965	0.224	+0.0%
1966	0.148	-33.9%
1967	0.114	-23.0%
1968	0.114	+0.0%
1969	0.114	+0.0%
1970	0.112	-1.8%
1971	0.112	+0.0%
1972	0.112	+0.0%
1973	0.112	+0.0%
1974	0.112	+0.0%
1975	0.112	+0.0%
1976	0.112	+0.0%
1977	0.114	+1.8%
1978	0.114	+0.0%
1979	0.117	+2.6%
1980	0.118	+0.9%
1981	0.118	+0.0%
1982	0.118	+0.0%
1983	0.118	+0.0%
1984	0.118	+0.0%
1985	0.118	+0.0%
1986	0.118	+0.0%
1987	0.12	+1.7%
1988	0.12	+0.0%
1989	0.12	+0.0%
1990	0.259	+115.8%
1991	0.283	+9.3%
1992	0.444	+56.9%
1993	0.444	+0.0%
1994	0.444	+0.0%
1995	0.444	+0.0%
1996	0.451	+1.6%
1997	0.426	-5.5%
1998	0.439	+3.1%
1999	0.439	+0.0%
2000	0.448	+2.1%
2001	0.448	+0.0%
2002	0.448	+0.0%
2003	0.448	+0.0%
2004	0.448	+0.0%
2005	0.46	+2.7%
2006	0.457	-0.7%
2007	0.457	+0.0%
2008	0.457	+0.0%
2009	0.457	+0.0%
2010	0.505	+10.5%
2011	0.505	+0.0%
2012	0.505	+0.0%
2013	0.505	+0.0%
2014	0.505	+0.0%
2015	0.505	+0.0%
2016	0.544	+7.7%
2017	0.518	-4.8%
2018	0.533	+2.9%
2019	0.554	+3.9%
2020	0.577	+4.2%
2021	0.64	+10.9%
2022	0.626	-2.2%
2023	0.605	-3.4%
2024	0.603	-0.3%
2025	0.61	+1.2%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.0041	0.004	0.005	10
1910s	0.005	0.005	0.005	10
1920s	0.008	0.008	0.008	10
1930s	0.008	0.008	0.008	10
1940s	0.008	0.008	0.008	10
1950s	0.0105	0.008	0.031	10
1960s	0.1834	0.114	0.224	10
1970s	0.1129	0.112	0.117	10
1980s	0.1186	0.118	0.12	10
1990s	0.4073	0.259	0.451	10
2000s	0.4528	0.448	0.46	10
2010s	0.5179	0.505	0.554	10
2020s	0.6102	0.577	0.64	6

Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the

118 Algeria 0.618 compare
119 Kazakhstan 0.611 compare
119 Panama 0.611 compare
121 Morocco 0.61 compare
123 Guinea-Bissau 0.607 compare
124 Paraguay 0.583 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More gender data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Child population (UN estimates and projections) 59,241 (2030)
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.48 % change on previous year (2030)
Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)
Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2.18 million (2025)
Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2.08 million (2025)
Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2.11 million (2025)
Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2.02 million (2025)
Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2.04 million (2025)
Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 1.95 million (2025)
Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 1.97 million (2025)

All data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the →

Frequently asked questions

What is women's civil society participation index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: Women's civil society participation index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 0.61 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest women's civil society participation index recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: The highest recorded value was 0.64 in 2021.
What is the lowest women's civil society participation index recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1900.
How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for women's civil society participation index?: Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 121st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is women's civil society participation index rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Women's Civil Society Participation Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Women's Civil Society Participation Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,062 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which women can discuss political issues, participate in civil society organizations, and are represented among journalists.