What is freedom of association index in Cambodia?

Freedom of association index in Cambodia was 0.195 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Cambodia?

The highest recorded value was 0.594 in 1998.

What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Cambodia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1976.

How does Cambodia rank for freedom of association index?

Cambodia ranks 146th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Cambodia?

Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cambodia data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Association Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Freedom of Association Index in Cambodia

Name: Freedom of Association Index in Cambodia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Cambodia: Freedom of Association Index was 0.195 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.195

Change on year

down 1.5%

World rank

146th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.594

in 1998

All-time low

0.015

in 1976

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Freedom of Association Index in Cambodia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for freedom of association index in Cambodia is 0.195, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of association index in Cambodia peaked at 0.594 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 1976.

Cambodia ranks 146th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Freedom of Association Index in Cambodia, year by year

Annual values for Freedom of Association Index in Cambodia, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.114	—
1901	0.114	+0.0%
1902	0.114	+0.0%
1903	0.114	+0.0%
1904	0.114	+0.0%
1905	0.114	+0.0%
1906	0.114	+0.0%
1907	0.114	+0.0%
1908	0.114	+0.0%
1909	0.114	+0.0%
1910	0.114	+0.0%
1911	0.114	+0.0%
1912	0.114	+0.0%
1913	0.114	+0.0%
1914	0.114	+0.0%
1915	0.114	+0.0%
1916	0.114	+0.0%
1917	0.114	+0.0%
1918	0.114	+0.0%
1919	0.114	+0.0%
1920	0.114	+0.0%
1921	0.114	+0.0%
1922	0.114	+0.0%
1923	0.114	+0.0%
1924	0.114	+0.0%
1925	0.114	+0.0%
1926	0.114	+0.0%
1927	0.114	+0.0%
1928	0.114	+0.0%
1929	0.114	+0.0%
1930	0.114	+0.0%
1931	0.114	+0.0%
1932	0.114	+0.0%
1933	0.114	+0.0%
1934	0.114	+0.0%
1935	0.114	+0.0%
1936	0.114	+0.0%
1937	0.114	+0.0%
1938	0.114	+0.0%
1939	0.114	+0.0%
1940	0.114	+0.0%
1941	0.114	+0.0%
1942	0.114	+0.0%
1943	0.114	+0.0%
1944	0.114	+0.0%
1945	0.114	+0.0%
1946	0.143	+25.4%
1947	0.151	+5.6%
1948	0.168	+11.3%
1949	0.168	+0.0%
1950	0.168	+0.0%
1951	0.169	+0.6%
1952	0.171	+1.2%
1953	0.156	-8.8%
1954	0.315	+101.9%
1955	0.331	+5.1%
1956	0.35	+5.7%
1957	0.35	+0.0%
1958	0.345	-1.4%
1959	0.344	-0.3%
1960	0.355	+3.2%
1961	0.355	+0.0%
1962	0.349	-1.7%
1963	0.345	-1.1%
1964	0.345	+0.0%
1965	0.345	+0.0%
1966	0.346	+0.3%
1967	0.35	+1.2%
1968	0.35	+0.0%
1969	0.35	+0.0%
1970	0.202	-42.3%
1971	0.202	+0.0%
1972	0.202	+0.0%
1973	0.164	-18.8%
1974	0.164	+0.0%
1975	0.017	-89.6%
1976	0.015	-11.8%
1977	0.015	+0.0%
1978	0.015	+0.0%
1979	0.015	+0.0%
1980	0.023	+53.3%
1981	0.024	+4.3%
1982	0.024	+0.0%
1983	0.024	+0.0%
1984	0.024	+0.0%
1985	0.024	+0.0%
1986	0.024	+0.0%
1987	0.024	+0.0%
1988	0.024	+0.0%
1989	0.024	+0.0%
1990	0.039	+62.5%
1991	0.039	+0.0%
1992	0.073	+87.2%
1993	0.485	+564.4%
1994	0.573	+18.1%
1995	0.573	+0.0%
1996	0.573	+0.0%
1997	0.573	+0.0%
1998	0.594	+3.7%
1999	0.577	-2.9%
2000	0.577	+0.0%
2001	0.577	+0.0%
2002	0.579	+0.3%
2003	0.579	+0.0%
2004	0.579	+0.0%
2005	0.579	+0.0%
2006	0.579	+0.0%
2007	0.579	+0.0%
2008	0.568	-1.9%
2009	0.554	-2.5%
2010	0.541	-2.3%
2011	0.541	+0.0%
2012	0.529	-2.2%
2013	0.502	-5.1%
2014	0.49	-2.4%
2015	0.49	+0.0%
2016	0.459	-6.3%
2017	0.278	-39.4%
2018	0.239	-14.0%
2019	0.208	-13.0%
2020	0.193	-7.2%
2021	0.191	-1.0%
2022	0.224	+17.3%
2023	0.214	-4.5%
2024	0.198	-7.5%
2025	0.195	-1.5%

Cambodia compared with similar countries

Cambodia's 0.195 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.567, 34% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Cambodia's 0.195 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.708, 28% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1910s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1920s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1930s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1940s	0.1314	0.114	0.168	10
1950s	0.2699	0.156	0.35	10
1960s	0.349	0.345	0.355	10
1970s	0.1011	0.015	0.202	10
1980s	0.0239	0.023	0.024	10
1990s	0.4099	0.039	0.594	10
2000s	0.575	0.554	0.579	10
2010s	0.4277	0.208	0.541	10
2020s	0.2025	0.191	0.224	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of association index in Cambodia?: Freedom of association index in Cambodia was 0.195 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Cambodia?: The highest recorded value was 0.594 in 1998.
What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Cambodia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1976.
How does Cambodia rank for freedom of association index?: Cambodia ranks 146th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Cambodia?: Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cambodia data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Association Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Freedom of Association Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,011 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which parties, including opposition parties, are allowed to form and participate in elections and the extent to which civil society organizations are allowed to form and operate freely.