What is deliberative democracy index in Eswatini?

Deliberative democracy index in Eswatini was 0.064 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Eswatini?

The highest recorded value was 0.105 in 2018.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Eswatini?

The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1903.

How does Eswatini rank for deliberative democracy index?

Eswatini ranks 154th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Eswatini?

Over the last ten years it is down 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Eswatini 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 Eswatini

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

Eswatini: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.064 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.064

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

154th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.105

in 2018

All-time low

0.011

in 1903

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Eswatini, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Eswatini is 0.064, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 28.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Eswatini peaked at 0.105 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.011, in 1903.

Eswatini ranks 154th of 175 countries on this measure, 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	0.0122	0.011	0.017	10
1910s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1920s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1930s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1940s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1950s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1960s	0.0453	0.028	0.091	10
1970s	0.0527	0.032	0.093	10
1980s	0.0454	0.044	0.051	10
1990s	0.0601	0.045	0.076	10
2000s	0.0868	0.083	0.093	10
2010s	0.0903	0.071	0.105	10
2020s	0.0622	0.05	0.081	6

Countries ranked near Eswatini

151 Oman 0.073 compare
152 Saudi Arabia 0.072 compare
153 Burundi 0.066 compare
154 China 0.064 compare
156 Bahrain 0.06 compare
156 Laos 0.06 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Eswatini

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,414 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 220 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.097 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.128 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.113 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.023 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.128 (2025)
Liberal democracy 0 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Eswatini?: Deliberative democracy index in Eswatini was 0.064 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Eswatini?: The highest recorded value was 0.105 in 2018.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Eswatini?: The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1903.
How does Eswatini rank for deliberative democracy index?: Eswatini ranks 154th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Eswatini?: Over the last ten years it is down 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini 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.