What is deliberative democracy index in Congo?

Deliberative democracy index in Congo was 0.163 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Congo?

The highest recorded value was 0.343 in 1993.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1903.

How does Congo rank for deliberative democracy index?

Congo ranks 132nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Congo?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Congo 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 Congo

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

Congo: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.163 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.163

Change on year

up 3.8%

World rank

132nd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.343

in 1993

All-time low

0.011

in 1903

Years of data

123

1903–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Congo, 1903–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative democracy index in Congo stood at 0.163.

The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Congo peaked at 0.343 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.011, in 1903.

That places Congo 132nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom 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	0.011	0.011	0.011	7
1910s	0.011	0.011	0.011	10
1920s	0.011	0.011	0.011	10
1930s	0.011	0.011	0.011	10
1940s	0.026	0.012	0.043	10
1950s	0.0584	0.043	0.081	10
1960s	0.1744	0.073	0.262	10
1970s	0.0711	0.068	0.074	10
1980s	0.0729	0.072	0.076	10
1990s	0.2467	0.132	0.343	10
2000s	0.1463	0.126	0.153	10
2010s	0.1592	0.152	0.17	10
2020s	0.165	0.157	0.172	6

Countries ranked near Congo

129 Angola 0.173 compare
130 Mozambique 0.17 compare
131 Syria 0.166 compare
133 Bangladesh 0.159 compare
134 Uzbekistan 0.154 compare
135 Kyrgyzstan 0.146 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Congo

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 62,500 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 13,134 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.115 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.243 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.373 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.433 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.243 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Congo?: Deliberative democracy index in Congo was 0.163 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Congo?: The highest recorded value was 0.343 in 1993.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1903.
How does Congo rank for deliberative democracy index?: Congo ranks 132nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Congo?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo 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.