What is freedom of association index in Rwanda?

Freedom of association index in Rwanda was 0.144 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.415 in 1993.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.036 in 1916.

How does Rwanda rank for freedom of association index?

Rwanda ranks 153rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Rwanda?

Over the last ten years it is down 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Rwanda 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 Rwanda

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

Rwanda: Freedom of Association Index was 0.144 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.144

Change on year

down 13.8%

World rank

153rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.415

in 1993

All-time low

0.036

in 1916

Years of data

110

1916–2025

Freedom of Association Index in Rwanda, 1916–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for freedom of association index in Rwanda is 0.144, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and down 35.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of association index in Rwanda peaked at 0.415 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.036, in 1916.

Rwanda ranks 153rd 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 Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Freedom of Association Index in Rwanda, 1916 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1916	0.036	—
1917	0.036	+0.0%
1918	0.036	+0.0%
1919	0.036	+0.0%
1920	0.036	+0.0%
1921	0.036	+0.0%
1922	0.036	+0.0%
1923	0.036	+0.0%
1924	0.036	+0.0%
1925	0.036	+0.0%
1926	0.036	+0.0%
1927	0.036	+0.0%
1928	0.036	+0.0%
1929	0.036	+0.0%
1930	0.036	+0.0%
1931	0.036	+0.0%
1932	0.036	+0.0%
1933	0.036	+0.0%
1934	0.036	+0.0%
1935	0.036	+0.0%
1936	0.036	+0.0%
1937	0.036	+0.0%
1938	0.036	+0.0%
1939	0.036	+0.0%
1940	0.036	+0.0%
1941	0.036	+0.0%
1942	0.036	+0.0%
1943	0.036	+0.0%
1944	0.036	+0.0%
1945	0.036	+0.0%
1946	0.036	+0.0%
1947	0.036	+0.0%
1948	0.036	+0.0%
1949	0.036	+0.0%
1950	0.036	+0.0%
1951	0.036	+0.0%
1952	0.036	+0.0%
1953	0.036	+0.0%
1954	0.036	+0.0%
1955	0.037	+2.8%
1956	0.064	+73.0%
1957	0.148	+131.2%
1958	0.218	+47.3%
1959	0.246	+12.8%
1960	0.286	+16.3%
1961	0.314	+9.8%
1962	0.378	+20.4%
1963	0.306	-19.0%
1964	0.26	-15.0%
1965	0.222	-14.6%
1966	0.198	-10.8%
1967	0.198	+0.0%
1968	0.198	+0.0%
1969	0.207	+4.5%
1970	0.214	+3.4%
1971	0.214	+0.0%
1972	0.214	+0.0%
1973	0.127	-40.7%
1974	0.045	-64.6%
1975	0.04	-11.1%
1976	0.051	+27.5%
1977	0.051	+0.0%
1978	0.056	+9.8%
1979	0.051	-8.9%
1980	0.051	+0.0%
1981	0.051	+0.0%
1982	0.049	-3.9%
1983	0.049	+0.0%
1984	0.051	+4.1%
1985	0.051	+0.0%
1986	0.051	+0.0%
1987	0.051	+0.0%
1988	0.051	+0.0%
1989	0.052	+2.0%
1990	0.051	-1.9%
1991	0.224	+339.2%
1992	0.395	+76.3%
1993	0.415	+5.1%
1994	0.325	-21.7%
1995	0.167	-48.6%
1996	0.187	+12.0%
1997	0.187	+0.0%
1998	0.187	+0.0%
1999	0.187	+0.0%
2000	0.186	-0.5%
2001	0.186	+0.0%
2002	0.179	-3.8%
2003	0.188	+5.0%
2004	0.207	+10.1%
2005	0.202	-2.4%
2006	0.202	+0.0%
2007	0.202	+0.0%
2008	0.205	+1.5%
2009	0.211	+2.9%
2010	0.217	+2.8%
2011	0.217	+0.0%
2012	0.22	+1.4%
2013	0.216	-1.8%
2014	0.224	+3.7%
2015	0.224	+0.0%
2016	0.221	-1.3%
2017	0.208	-5.9%
2018	0.216	+3.8%
2019	0.232	+7.4%
2020	0.233	+0.4%
2021	0.218	-6.4%
2022	0.217	-0.5%
2023	0.194	-10.6%
2024	0.167	-13.9%
2025	0.144	-13.8%

Rwanda compared with similar countries

Rwanda's 0.144 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.379, 38% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Rwanda's 0.144 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.5515, 26% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.036	0.036	0.036	4
1920s	0.036	0.036	0.036	10
1930s	0.036	0.036	0.036	10
1940s	0.036	0.036	0.036	10
1950s	0.0893	0.036	0.246	10
1960s	0.2567	0.198	0.378	10
1970s	0.1063	0.04	0.214	10
1980s	0.0507	0.049	0.052	10
1990s	0.2325	0.051	0.415	10
2000s	0.1968	0.179	0.211	10
2010s	0.2195	0.208	0.232	10
2020s	0.1955	0.144	0.233	6

Countries ranked near Rwanda

151 South Sudan 0.152 compare
152 Uzbekistan 0.149 compare
154 Azerbaijan 0.141 compare
155 Bahrain 0.139 compare
156 Russia 0.115 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Rwanda

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 115,794 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 244,415 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0168 units per person (2025)
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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0079 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 Rwanda?: Freedom of association index in Rwanda was 0.144 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Rwanda?: The highest recorded value was 0.415 in 1993.
What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Rwanda?: The lowest recorded value was 0.036 in 1916.
How does Rwanda rank for freedom of association index?: Rwanda ranks 153rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Rwanda?: Over the last ten years it is down 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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.