Deliberative Democracy Index in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.034 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.034
Change on year
down 10.5%
World rank
167th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.223
in 1992
All-time low
0.019
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Azerbaijan, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Azerbaijan is 0.034, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 10.5% on the previous year and down 45.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.223 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.019, in 1900.

Azerbaijan ranks 167th of 175 countries on this measure, 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
1900s 0.034 0.019 0.056 10
1910s 0.0634 0.054 0.109 10
1920s 0.0694 0.056 0.077 10
1930s 0.0319 0.022 0.05 10
1940s 0.0237 0.022 0.025 10
1950s 0.0649 0.025 0.096 10
1960s 0.0866 0.073 0.096 10
1970s 0.0756 0.074 0.076 10
1980s 0.1224 0.075 0.215 10
1990s 0.1172 0.082 0.223 10
2000s 0.0609 0.054 0.079 10
2010s 0.0551 0.043 0.063 10
2020s 0.0425 0.034 0.05 6

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

  1. 164 Yemen 0.039 compare
  2. 165 South Sudan 0.038 compare
  3. 166 Myanmar 0.035 compare
  4. 168 Belarus 0.032 compare
  5. 169 Turkmenistan 0.028 compare
  6. 170 Eritrea 0.025 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Azerbaijan?
Deliberative democracy index in Azerbaijan was 0.034 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The highest recorded value was 0.223 in 1992.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.019 in 1900.
How does Azerbaijan rank for deliberative democracy index?
Azerbaijan ranks 167th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deliberative Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Deliberative Democracy Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,734 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent of suffrage, the freedom and fairness of elections, freedoms of association and expression, as well as the extent to which political elites justify their positions, justify them with the common good, acknowledge counterarguments, consult elites in policy changes, and society deliberates policy changes.