What is freedom of association index in Qatar?

Freedom of association index in Qatar was 0.039 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.049 in 1918.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.038 in 2020.

How does Qatar rank for freedom of association index?

Qatar ranks 168th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Qatar?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Qatar 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 Qatar

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

Qatar: Freedom of Association Index was 0.039 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)

0.039

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

168th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.049

in 1918

All-time low

0.038

in 2020

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Freedom of Association Index in Qatar, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for freedom of association index in Qatar is 0.039, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 9.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of association index in Qatar peaked at 0.049 in 1918 and was at its lowest, 0.038, in 2020.

Qatar ranks 168th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 126 years of available data.

Freedom of Association Index in Qatar, year by year

Annual values for Freedom of Association Index in Qatar, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.04	—
1901	0.04	+0.0%
1902	0.04	+0.0%
1903	0.04	+0.0%
1904	0.04	+0.0%
1905	0.04	+0.0%
1906	0.04	+0.0%
1907	0.04	+0.0%
1908	0.04	+0.0%
1909	0.04	+0.0%
1910	0.04	+0.0%
1911	0.04	+0.0%
1912	0.04	+0.0%
1913	0.04	+0.0%
1914	0.04	+0.0%
1915	0.04	+0.0%
1916	0.04	+0.0%
1917	0.04	+0.0%
1918	0.049	+22.5%
1919	0.049	+0.0%
1920	0.049	+0.0%
1921	0.049	+0.0%
1922	0.049	+0.0%
1923	0.049	+0.0%
1924	0.049	+0.0%
1925	0.049	+0.0%
1926	0.049	+0.0%
1927	0.049	+0.0%
1928	0.049	+0.0%
1929	0.049	+0.0%
1930	0.049	+0.0%
1931	0.049	+0.0%
1932	0.049	+0.0%
1933	0.049	+0.0%
1934	0.049	+0.0%
1935	0.049	+0.0%
1936	0.049	+0.0%
1937	0.049	+0.0%
1938	0.049	+0.0%
1939	0.049	+0.0%
1940	0.049	+0.0%
1941	0.049	+0.0%
1942	0.049	+0.0%
1943	0.049	+0.0%
1944	0.049	+0.0%
1945	0.049	+0.0%
1946	0.049	+0.0%
1947	0.049	+0.0%
1948	0.049	+0.0%
1949	0.049	+0.0%
1950	0.049	+0.0%
1951	0.049	+0.0%
1952	0.049	+0.0%
1953	0.049	+0.0%
1954	0.049	+0.0%
1955	0.049	+0.0%
1956	0.049	+0.0%
1957	0.049	+0.0%
1958	0.049	+0.0%
1959	0.049	+0.0%
1960	0.049	+0.0%
1961	0.049	+0.0%
1962	0.047	-4.1%
1963	0.047	+0.0%
1964	0.047	+0.0%
1965	0.047	+0.0%
1966	0.047	+0.0%
1967	0.047	+0.0%
1968	0.047	+0.0%
1969	0.047	+0.0%
1970	0.047	+0.0%
1971	0.047	+0.0%
1972	0.047	+0.0%
1973	0.047	+0.0%
1974	0.047	+0.0%
1975	0.047	+0.0%
1976	0.047	+0.0%
1977	0.047	+0.0%
1978	0.044	-6.4%
1979	0.042	-4.5%
1980	0.041	-2.4%
1981	0.041	+0.0%
1982	0.041	+0.0%
1983	0.041	+0.0%
1984	0.041	+0.0%
1985	0.041	+0.0%
1986	0.041	+0.0%
1987	0.041	+0.0%
1988	0.041	+0.0%
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	0.041	+0.0%
1995	0.041	+0.0%
1996	0.041	+0.0%
1997	0.041	+0.0%
1998	0.041	+0.0%
1999	0.041	+0.0%
2000	0.041	+0.0%
2001	0.042	+2.4%
2002	0.04	-4.8%
2003	0.04	+0.0%
2004	0.04	+0.0%
2005	0.04	+0.0%
2006	0.04	+0.0%
2007	0.04	+0.0%
2008	0.04	+0.0%
2009	0.04	+0.0%
2010	0.04	+0.0%
2011	0.04	+0.0%
2012	0.04	+0.0%
2013	0.043	+7.5%
2014	0.043	+0.0%
2015	0.043	+0.0%
2016	0.043	+0.0%
2017	0.043	+0.0%
2018	0.043	+0.0%
2019	0.043	+0.0%
2020	0.038	-11.6%
2021	0.038	+0.0%
2022	0.039	+2.6%
2023	0.04	+2.6%
2024	0.039	-2.5%
2025	0.039	+0.0%

Qatar compared with similar countries

Qatar's 0.039 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.868, 4% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Qatar's 0.039 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.29, 13% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.04	0.04	0.04	10
1910s	0.0418	0.04	0.049	10
1920s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1930s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1940s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1950s	0.049	0.049	0.049	10
1960s	0.0474	0.047	0.049	10
1970s	0.0462	0.042	0.047	10
1980s	0.041	0.041	0.041	10
1990s	0.041	0.041	0.041	10
2000s	0.0403	0.04	0.042	10
2010s	0.0421	0.04	0.043	10
2020s	0.0388	0.038	0.04	6

Countries ranked near Qatar

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of association index in Qatar?: Freedom of association index in Qatar was 0.039 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Qatar?: The highest recorded value was 0.049 in 1918.
What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Qatar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.038 in 2020.
How does Qatar rank for freedom of association index?: Qatar ranks 168th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Qatar?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Qatar 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.