Freedom of association index in Russian Federation

Russian Federation: Freedom of association index was 0.115 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.115
Change on year
down 8.0%
World rank
156th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.584
in 1999
All-time low
0.024
in 1938
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Freedom of association index in Russian Federation, 1789–2025

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, freedom of association index in Russian Federation stood at 0.115.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.0% on the previous year and down 64.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of association index in Russian Federation peaked at 0.584 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.024, in 1938.

That places Russian Federation 156th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.056 0.056 0.056 1
1790s 0.056 0.056 0.056 10
1800s 0.056 0.056 0.056 10
1810s 0.056 0.056 0.056 10
1820s 0.056 0.056 0.056 10
1830s 0.056 0.056 0.056 10
1840s 0.056 0.056 0.056 10
1850s 0.056 0.056 0.056 10
1860s 0.0665 0.056 0.077 10
1870s 0.077 0.077 0.077 10
1880s 0.077 0.077 0.077 10
1890s 0.0821 0.065 0.092 10
1900s 0.2652 0.171 0.379 10
1910s 0.3119 0.076 0.373 10
1920s 0.0488 0.036 0.076 10
1930s 0.0335 0.024 0.036 10
1940s 0.024 0.024 0.024 10
1950s 0.0302 0.025 0.034 10
1960s 0.0334 0.033 0.034 10
1970s 0.034 0.034 0.034 10
1980s 0.0529 0.034 0.112 10
1990s 0.5181 0.26 0.584 10
2000s 0.4071 0.368 0.52 10
2010s 0.3285 0.311 0.363 10
2020s 0.1998 0.115 0.311 6

Countries ranked near Russian Federation

  1. 153 Rwanda 0.144 compare
  2. 154 Azerbaijan 0.141 compare
  3. 155 Bahrain 0.139 compare
  4. 157 Tajikistan 0.106 compare
  5. 158 Myanmar 0.105 compare
  6. 159 Iran 0.093 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of association index in Russian Federation?
Freedom of association index in Russian Federation was 0.115 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 0.584 in 1999.
What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1938.
How does Russian Federation rank for freedom of association index?
Russian Federation ranks 156th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
The figures come from 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
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,011 data points, 1789–2025
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