What is deliberative democracy index in Brazil?

Deliberative democracy index in Brazil was 0.707 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Brazil?

The highest recorded value was 0.814 in 2013.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Brazil?

The lowest recorded value was 0.049 in 1969.

How does Brazil rank for deliberative democracy index?

Brazil ranks 21st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Brazil?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Brazil 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 Brazil

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

Brazil: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.707 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.707

Change on year

down 3.8%

World rank

21st

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.814

in 2013

All-time low

0.049

in 1969

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Brazil, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Brazil is 0.707, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Brazil peaked at 0.814 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.049, in 1969.

That places Brazil 21st out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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	0.0905	0.089	0.092	10
1910s	0.0931	0.091	0.099	10
1920s	0.0912	0.089	0.092	10
1930s	0.1008	0.055	0.134	10
1940s	0.1427	0.055	0.276	10
1950s	0.2796	0.275	0.284	10
1960s	0.1515	0.049	0.295	10
1970s	0.0683	0.055	0.092	10
1980s	0.2567	0.111	0.531	10
1990s	0.6924	0.604	0.729	10
2000s	0.7823	0.731	0.804	10
2010s	0.703	0.487	0.814	10
2020s	0.6143	0.484	0.735	6

Countries ranked near Brazil

18 Austria 0.729 compare
18 Japan 0.729 compare
20 Barbados 0.712 compare
22 Czechia 0.703 compare
22 Iceland 0.703 compare
22 Seychelles 0.703 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 6,306 (2025)
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Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.704 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.784 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.91 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.882 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.784 (2025)
Liberal democracy 2 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Brazil?: Deliberative democracy index in Brazil was 0.707 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Brazil?: The highest recorded value was 0.814 in 2013.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Brazil?: The lowest recorded value was 0.049 in 1969.
How does Brazil rank for deliberative democracy index?: Brazil ranks 21st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Brazil?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil 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.