What is deliberative democracy index in Bulgaria?

Deliberative democracy index in Bulgaria was 0.474 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Bulgaria?

The highest recorded value was 0.639 in 1997.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Bulgaria?

The lowest recorded value was 0.031 in 1951.

How does Bulgaria rank for deliberative democracy index?

Bulgaria ranks 59th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Bulgaria?

Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria

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

Bulgaria: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.474 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.474

Change on year

down 9.9%

World rank

59th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.639

in 1997

All-time low

0.031

in 1951

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Bulgaria, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative democracy index in Bulgaria stood at 0.474.

That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Bulgaria peaked at 0.639 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.031, in 1951.

Bulgaria ranks 59th of 175 countries on this measure, 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	0.2046	0.177	0.228	10
1910s	0.1894	0.17	0.223	10
1920s	0.1737	0.129	0.205	10
1930s	0.1629	0.124	0.218	10
1940s	0.0951	0.047	0.139	10
1950s	0.0339	0.031	0.05	10
1960s	0.0332	0.033	0.034	10
1970s	0.0373	0.034	0.039	10
1980s	0.0385	0.038	0.039	10
1990s	0.6046	0.518	0.639	10
2000s	0.6128	0.569	0.631	10
2010s	0.5241	0.471	0.552	10
2020s	0.5307	0.474	0.572	6

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

56 Liberia 0.485 compare
57 Lesotho 0.482 compare
58 United States 0.481 compare
60 Guatemala 0.471 compare
61 Malawi 0.468 compare
62 Vanuatu 0.467 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Bulgaria

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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 533 (2025)
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Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.499 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.599 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.754 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.833 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.599 (2025)
Liberal democracy 2 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Bulgaria?: Deliberative democracy index in Bulgaria was 0.474 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Bulgaria?: The highest recorded value was 0.639 in 1997.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Bulgaria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.031 in 1951.
How does Bulgaria rank for deliberative democracy index?: Bulgaria ranks 59th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Bulgaria?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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.