What is deliberative democracy index in Benin?

Deliberative democracy index in Benin was 0.304 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 0.632 in 2016.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 0.102 in 1900.

How does Benin rank for deliberative democracy index?

Benin ranks 93rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is down 45.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Benin 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.

Deliberative Democracy Index in Benin

Name: Deliberative Democracy Index in Benin
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Benin: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.304 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.304

Change on year

up 1.0%

World rank

93rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.632

in 2016

All-time low

0.102

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Benin, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative democracy index in Benin stood at 0.304.

That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 45.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Benin peaked at 0.632 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.102, in 1900.

That places Benin 93rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.102	0.102	0.102	10
1910s	0.102	0.102	0.102	10
1920s	0.102	0.102	0.102	10
1930s	0.102	0.102	0.102	10
1940s	0.1028	0.102	0.104	10
1950s	0.1144	0.104	0.145	10
1960s	0.2235	0.186	0.248	10
1970s	0.1319	0.106	0.188	10
1980s	0.11	0.11	0.11	10
1990s	0.5113	0.293	0.56	10
2000s	0.5623	0.543	0.594	10
2010s	0.5197	0.312	0.632	10
2020s	0.282	0.256	0.304	6

Countries ranked near Benin

90 Ukraine 0.326 compare
91 Georgia 0.32 compare
92 Paraguay 0.315 compare
94 Romania 0.294 compare
95 Tanzania 0.29 compare
96 Togo 0.288 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Benin

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 16,974 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1,279 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.323 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.493 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.676 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.619 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.493 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Benin?: Deliberative democracy index in Benin was 0.304 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 0.632 in 2016.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 0.102 in 1900.
How does Benin rank for deliberative democracy index?: Benin ranks 93rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is down 45.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.