Deliberative Democracy Index in Djibouti

Djibouti: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.142 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.142
Change on year
down 1.4%
Rank
136th
of 175 regions
All-time high
0.154
in 2018
All-time low
0.008
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Djibouti, 1900–2025

00.050.10.15190019622025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Djibouti is 0.142, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Djibouti peaked at 0.154 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.008, in 1900.

That places Djibouti 136th out of 175 regions 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.008 0.008 0.008 10
1910s 0.008 0.008 0.008 10
1920s 0.008 0.008 0.008 10
1930s 0.008 0.008 0.008 10
1940s 0.0116 0.008 0.018 10
1950s 0.0252 0.018 0.041 10
1960s 0.0408 0.04 0.041 10
1970s 0.0315 0.026 0.048 10
1980s 0.0474 0.047 0.048 10
1990s 0.0954 0.045 0.126 10
2000s 0.1421 0.137 0.149 10
2010s 0.1403 0.137 0.154 10
2020s 0.1415 0.132 0.144 6

Countries ranked near Djibouti

  1. 133 Bangladesh 0.159 compare
  2. 134 Uzbekistan 0.154 compare
  3. 135 Kyrgyzstan 0.146 compare
  4. 137 Central African Republic 0.131 compare
  5. 138 Guinea-Bissau 0.129 compare
  6. 139 Comoros 0.126 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Djibouti?
Deliberative democracy index in Djibouti was 0.142 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Djibouti?
The highest recorded value was 0.154 in 2018.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Djibouti?
The lowest recorded value was 0.008 in 1900.
How does Djibouti rank for deliberative democracy index?
Djibouti ranks 136th out of 175 regions with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Djibouti?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Djibouti 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.