What is freedom of association index in Eswatini?

Freedom of association index in Eswatini was 0.023 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.473 in 1970.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 2021.

How does Eswatini rank for freedom of association index?

Eswatini ranks 173rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Eswatini?

Over the last ten years it is down 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Eswatini 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 Eswatini

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

Eswatini: Freedom of Association Index was 0.023 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.023

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

173rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.473

in 1970

All-time low

0.022

in 2021

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Freedom of Association Index in Eswatini, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Eswatini recorded 0.023 for freedom of association index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 47.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of association index in Eswatini peaked at 0.473 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.022, in 2021.

Eswatini ranks 173rd 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 Eswatini, year by year

Annual values for Freedom of Association Index in Eswatini, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.306	—
1901	0.306	+0.0%
1902	0.309	+1.0%
1903	0.309	+0.0%
1904	0.309	+0.0%
1905	0.309	+0.0%
1906	0.309	+0.0%
1907	0.309	+0.0%
1908	0.309	+0.0%
1909	0.282	-8.7%
1910	0.282	+0.0%
1911	0.282	+0.0%
1912	0.282	+0.0%
1913	0.282	+0.0%
1914	0.282	+0.0%
1915	0.282	+0.0%
1916	0.282	+0.0%
1917	0.282	+0.0%
1918	0.282	+0.0%
1919	0.282	+0.0%
1920	0.282	+0.0%
1921	0.282	+0.0%
1922	0.282	+0.0%
1923	0.282	+0.0%
1924	0.282	+0.0%
1925	0.282	+0.0%
1926	0.282	+0.0%
1927	0.282	+0.0%
1928	0.282	+0.0%
1929	0.282	+0.0%
1930	0.282	+0.0%
1931	0.282	+0.0%
1932	0.282	+0.0%
1933	0.282	+0.0%
1934	0.282	+0.0%
1935	0.282	+0.0%
1936	0.282	+0.0%
1937	0.282	+0.0%
1938	0.282	+0.0%
1939	0.282	+0.0%
1940	0.282	+0.0%
1941	0.282	+0.0%
1942	0.282	+0.0%
1943	0.282	+0.0%
1944	0.282	+0.0%
1945	0.282	+0.0%
1946	0.282	+0.0%
1947	0.282	+0.0%
1948	0.282	+0.0%
1949	0.282	+0.0%
1950	0.282	+0.0%
1951	0.282	+0.0%
1952	0.282	+0.0%
1953	0.282	+0.0%
1954	0.282	+0.0%
1955	0.282	+0.0%
1956	0.282	+0.0%
1957	0.282	+0.0%
1958	0.282	+0.0%
1959	0.282	+0.0%
1960	0.282	+0.0%
1961	0.303	+7.4%
1962	0.303	+0.0%
1963	0.352	+16.2%
1964	0.349	-0.9%
1965	0.398	+14.0%
1966	0.398	+0.0%
1967	0.388	-2.5%
1968	0.437	+12.6%
1969	0.454	+3.9%
1970	0.473	+4.2%
1971	0.453	-4.2%
1972	0.416	-8.2%
1973	0.161	-61.3%
1974	0.036	-77.6%
1975	0.036	+0.0%
1976	0.036	+0.0%
1977	0.036	+0.0%
1978	0.036	+0.0%
1979	0.037	+2.8%
1980	0.04	+8.1%
1981	0.04	+0.0%
1982	0.04	+0.0%
1983	0.04	+0.0%
1984	0.04	+0.0%
1985	0.04	+0.0%
1986	0.04	+0.0%
1987	0.04	+0.0%
1988	0.041	+2.5%
1989	0.041	+0.0%
1990	0.041	+0.0%
1991	0.041	+0.0%
1992	0.041	+0.0%
1993	0.041	+0.0%
1994	0.04	-2.4%
1995	0.04	+0.0%
1996	0.04	+0.0%
1997	0.04	+0.0%
1998	0.04	+0.0%
1999	0.041	+2.5%
2000	0.041	+0.0%
2001	0.041	+0.0%
2002	0.041	+0.0%
2003	0.041	+0.0%
2004	0.041	+0.0%
2005	0.045	+9.8%
2006	0.046	+2.2%
2007	0.046	+0.0%
2008	0.045	-2.2%
2009	0.044	-2.2%
2010	0.041	-6.8%
2011	0.042	+2.4%
2012	0.042	+0.0%
2013	0.044	+4.8%
2014	0.044	+0.0%
2015	0.044	+0.0%
2016	0.044	+0.0%
2017	0.044	+0.0%
2018	0.046	+4.5%
2019	0.042	-8.7%
2020	0.048	+14.3%
2021	0.022	-54.2%
2022	0.023	+4.5%
2023	0.024	+4.3%
2024	0.023	-4.2%
2025	0.023	+0.0%

Eswatini compared with similar countries

Eswatini's 0.023 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.567, 4% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Eswatini's 0.023 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.5515, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.3057	0.282	0.309	10
1910s	0.282	0.282	0.282	10
1920s	0.282	0.282	0.282	10
1930s	0.282	0.282	0.282	10
1940s	0.282	0.282	0.282	10
1950s	0.282	0.282	0.282	10
1960s	0.3664	0.282	0.454	10
1970s	0.172	0.036	0.473	10
1980s	0.0402	0.04	0.041	10
1990s	0.0405	0.04	0.041	10
2000s	0.0431	0.041	0.046	10
2010s	0.0433	0.041	0.046	10
2020s	0.0272	0.022	0.048	6

Countries ranked near Eswatini

170 Saudi Arabia 0.026 compare
171 North Korea 0.025 compare
172 Vietnam 0.024 compare
173 Afghanistan 0.023 compare
173 Eritrea 0.023 compare
176 Cuba 0.022 compare

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More social development data for Eswatini

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,414 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 220 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 units per person (2025)
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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0011 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of association index in Eswatini?: Freedom of association index in Eswatini was 0.023 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Eswatini?: The highest recorded value was 0.473 in 1970.
What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Eswatini?: The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 2021.
How does Eswatini rank for freedom of association index?: Eswatini ranks 173rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Eswatini?: Over the last ten years it is down 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini 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.