What is women's civil society participation index in Eritrea?

Women's civil society participation index in Eritrea was 0.075 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 Eritrea?

The highest recorded value was 0.238 in 1994.

What is the lowest women's civil society participation index recorded in Eritrea?

The lowest recorded value was 0.042 in 1900.

How does Eritrea rank for women's civil society participation index?

Eritrea ranks 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is women's civil society participation index rising or falling in Eritrea?

Over the last ten years it is down 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Eritrea 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 Eritrea

Name: Women's Civil Society Participation Index in Eritrea
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Eritrea: Women's Civil Society Participation Index was 0.075 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.075

Change on year

down 19.4%

World rank

174th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.238

in 1994

All-time low

0.042

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Women's Civil Society Participation Index in Eritrea, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for women's civil society participation index in Eritrea is 0.075, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.4% on the previous year and down 51.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, women's civil society participation index in Eritrea peaked at 0.238 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.042, in 1900.

That places Eritrea 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Women's Civil Society Participation Index in Eritrea, year by year

Annual values for Women's Civil Society Participation Index in Eritrea, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.042	—
1901	0.042	+0.0%
1902	0.042	+0.0%
1903	0.042	+0.0%
1904	0.042	+0.0%
1905	0.042	+0.0%
1906	0.042	+0.0%
1907	0.042	+0.0%
1908	0.042	+0.0%
1909	0.042	+0.0%
1910	0.042	+0.0%
1911	0.042	+0.0%
1912	0.042	+0.0%
1913	0.042	+0.0%
1914	0.042	+0.0%
1915	0.042	+0.0%
1916	0.042	+0.0%
1917	0.042	+0.0%
1918	0.042	+0.0%
1919	0.042	+0.0%
1920	0.042	+0.0%
1921	0.042	+0.0%
1922	0.042	+0.0%
1923	0.042	+0.0%
1924	0.042	+0.0%
1925	0.042	+0.0%
1926	0.042	+0.0%
1927	0.042	+0.0%
1928	0.042	+0.0%
1929	0.042	+0.0%
1930	0.042	+0.0%
1931	0.042	+0.0%
1932	0.042	+0.0%
1933	0.042	+0.0%
1934	0.042	+0.0%
1935	0.042	+0.0%
1936	0.042	+0.0%
1937	0.042	+0.0%
1938	0.042	+0.0%
1939	0.042	+0.0%
1940	0.078	+85.7%
1941	0.099	+26.9%
1942	0.224	+126.3%
1943	0.224	+0.0%
1944	0.224	+0.0%
1945	0.224	+0.0%
1946	0.224	+0.0%
1947	0.224	+0.0%
1948	0.224	+0.0%
1949	0.224	+0.0%
1950	0.219	-2.2%
1951	0.219	+0.0%
1952	0.207	-5.5%
1953	0.098	-52.7%
1954	0.098	+0.0%
1955	0.098	+0.0%
1956	0.098	+0.0%
1957	0.098	+0.0%
1958	0.079	-19.4%
1959	0.079	+0.0%
1960	0.079	+0.0%
1961	0.079	+0.0%
1962	0.079	+0.0%
1963	0.068	-13.9%
1964	0.068	+0.0%
1965	0.068	+0.0%
1966	0.068	+0.0%
1967	0.068	+0.0%
1968	0.068	+0.0%
1969	0.068	+0.0%
1970	0.071	+4.4%
1971	0.071	+0.0%
1972	0.071	+0.0%
1973	0.064	-9.9%
1974	0.064	+0.0%
1975	0.064	+0.0%
1976	0.064	+0.0%
1977	0.065	+1.6%
1978	0.086	+32.3%
1979	0.086	+0.0%
1980	0.086	+0.0%
1981	0.086	+0.0%
1982	0.086	+0.0%
1983	0.086	+0.0%
1984	0.086	+0.0%
1985	0.086	+0.0%
1986	0.086	+0.0%
1987	0.086	+0.0%
1988	0.086	+0.0%
1989	0.086	+0.0%
1990	0.1	+16.3%
1991	0.137	+37.0%
1992	0.224	+63.5%
1993	0.232	+3.6%
1994	0.238	+2.6%
1995	0.238	+0.0%
1996	0.238	+0.0%
1997	0.238	+0.0%
1998	0.238	+0.0%
1999	0.238	+0.0%
2000	0.202	-15.1%
2001	0.142	-29.7%
2002	0.142	+0.0%
2003	0.142	+0.0%
2004	0.142	+0.0%
2005	0.142	+0.0%
2006	0.142	+0.0%
2007	0.138	-2.8%
2008	0.138	+0.0%
2009	0.138	+0.0%
2010	0.138	+0.0%
2011	0.138	+0.0%
2012	0.125	-9.4%
2013	0.153	+22.4%
2014	0.153	+0.0%
2015	0.153	+0.0%
2016	0.152	-0.7%
2017	0.16	+5.3%
2018	0.173	+8.1%
2019	0.112	-35.3%
2020	0.123	+9.8%
2021	0.14	+13.8%
2022	0.169	+20.7%
2023	0.165	-2.4%
2024	0.093	-43.6%
2025	0.075	-19.4%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.042	0.042	0.042	10
1910s	0.042	0.042	0.042	10
1920s	0.042	0.042	0.042	10
1930s	0.042	0.042	0.042	10
1940s	0.1969	0.078	0.224	10
1950s	0.1293	0.079	0.219	10
1960s	0.0713	0.068	0.079	10
1970s	0.0706	0.064	0.086	10
1980s	0.086	0.086	0.086	10
1990s	0.2121	0.1	0.238	10
2000s	0.1468	0.138	0.202	10
2010s	0.1457	0.112	0.173	10
2020s	0.1275	0.075	0.169	6

Countries ranked near Eritrea

172 North Korea 0.116 compare
173 Palestine, State of 0.097 compare
175 Vatican 0.014
176 Afghanistan 0.006 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More gender data for Eritrea

Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,428 (2030)
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.34 % change on previous year (2030)
Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 49,309 (2025)
Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 50,569 (2025)
Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 47,954 (2025)
Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 49,112 (2025)
Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 46,799 (2025)
Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 47,925 (2025)
Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 45,991 (2025)
Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 47,065 (2025)

All data for Eritrea →

Frequently asked questions

What is women's civil society participation index in Eritrea?: Women's civil society participation index in Eritrea was 0.075 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 Eritrea?: The highest recorded value was 0.238 in 1994.
What is the lowest women's civil society participation index recorded in Eritrea?: The lowest recorded value was 0.042 in 1900.
How does Eritrea rank for women's civil society participation index?: Eritrea ranks 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is women's civil society participation index rising or falling in Eritrea?: Over the last ten years it is down 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea 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.