Deliberative Democracy Index in Indonesia

Indonesia: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.363 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.363
Change on year
down 14.0%
World rank
81st
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.632
in 2005
All-time low
0.016
in 1901
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Indonesia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Indonesia is 0.363, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and down 35.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Indonesia peaked at 0.632 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.016, in 1901.

That places Indonesia 81st out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.0164 0.016 0.018 10
1910s 0.0188 0.017 0.033 10
1920s 0.0328 0.032 0.033 10
1930s 0.032 0.032 0.032 10
1940s 0.1123 0.024 0.238 10
1950s 0.3277 0.261 0.506 10
1960s 0.1447 0.133 0.16 10
1970s 0.1289 0.118 0.145 10
1980s 0.1103 0.108 0.117 10
1990s 0.1647 0.108 0.51 10
2000s 0.6199 0.605 0.632 10
2010s 0.5717 0.515 0.631 10
2020s 0.4463 0.363 0.496 6

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 78 North Macedonia 0.372 compare
  2. 79 Ecuador 0.366 compare
  3. 80 Malaysia 0.364 compare
  4. 82 Slovakia 0.362 compare
  5. 83 Honduras 0.358 compare
  6. 84 Singapore 0.353 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Indonesia?
Deliberative democracy index in Indonesia was 0.363 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 0.632 in 2005.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 1901.
How does Indonesia rank for deliberative democracy index?
Indonesia ranks 81st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Indonesia 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.