What is deliberative democracy index in Mexico?

Deliberative democracy index in Mexico was 0.246 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mexico?

The highest recorded value was 0.575 in 2005.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mexico?

The lowest recorded value was 0.031 in 1901.

How does Mexico rank for deliberative democracy index?

Mexico ranks 105th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Mexico?

Over the last ten years it is down 51.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mexico 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 Mexico

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

Mexico: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.246 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.246

Change on year

down 7.5%

World rank

105th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.575

in 2005

All-time low

0.031

in 1901

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Mexico, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative democracy index in Mexico stood at 0.246.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.5% on the previous year and down 51.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Mexico peaked at 0.575 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.031, in 1901.

Mexico ranks 105th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.0312	0.031	0.033	10
1910s	0.0865	0.035	0.127	10
1920s	0.1171	0.111	0.122	10
1930s	0.1226	0.111	0.135	10
1940s	0.1301	0.129	0.136	10
1950s	0.1343	0.117	0.141	10
1960s	0.1185	0.117	0.121	10
1970s	0.1411	0.129	0.169	10
1980s	0.191	0.17	0.248	10
1990s	0.3333	0.267	0.415	10
2000s	0.5409	0.477	0.575	10
2010s	0.5035	0.425	0.543	10
2020s	0.333	0.246	0.412	6

Countries ranked near Mexico

102 Niger 0.253 compare
103 Philippines 0.251 compare
104 Papua New Guinea 0.248 compare
106 Guyana 0.245 compare
107 Cote d'Ivoire 0.241 compare
108 Bolivia 0.238 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Mexico

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 152,002 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 41,307 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.221 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.469 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.619 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.702 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.469 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Mexico?: Deliberative democracy index in Mexico was 0.246 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mexico?: The highest recorded value was 0.575 in 2005.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mexico?: The lowest recorded value was 0.031 in 1901.
How does Mexico rank for deliberative democracy index?: Mexico ranks 105th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Mexico?: Over the last ten years it is down 51.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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.