Deliberative Democracy Index in Mauritania

Mauritania: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.228 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.228
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
110th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.346
in 2007
All-time low
0.013
in 1904
Years of data
122
1904–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Mauritania, 1904–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative democracy index in Mauritania stood at 0.228.

The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Mauritania peaked at 0.346 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.013, in 1904.

Mauritania ranks 110th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.013 0.013 0.013 6
1910s 0.013 0.013 0.013 10
1920s 0.013 0.013 0.013 10
1930s 0.013 0.013 0.013 10
1940s 0.0215 0.013 0.039 10
1950s 0.0473 0.039 0.071 10
1960s 0.1138 0.106 0.148 10
1970s 0.0906 0.014 0.106 10
1980s 0.016 0.013 0.023 10
1990s 0.1248 0.024 0.157 10
2000s 0.2204 0.178 0.346 10
2010s 0.2651 0.219 0.296 10
2020s 0.2492 0.228 0.273 6

Countries ranked near Mauritania

  1. 107 Cote d'Ivoire 0.241 compare
  2. 108 Bolivia 0.238 compare
  3. 109 Albania 0.236 compare
  4. 110 Uganda 0.228 compare
  5. 112 Gabon 0.227 compare
  6. 113 Zimbabwe 0.22 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Mauritania?
Deliberative democracy index in Mauritania was 0.228 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 0.346 in 2007.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.013 in 1904.
How does Mauritania rank for deliberative democracy index?
Mauritania ranks 110th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania 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.