What is deliberative democracy index in Mozambique?

Deliberative democracy index in Mozambique was 0.17 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mozambique?

The highest recorded value was 0.327 in 2009.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mozambique?

The lowest recorded value was 0.013 in 1974.

How does Mozambique rank for deliberative democracy index?

Mozambique ranks 130th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Mozambique?

Over the last ten years it is down 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mozambique 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 Mozambique

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

Mozambique: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.17 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.17

Change on year

down 4.5%

World rank

130th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.327

in 2009

All-time low

0.013

in 1974

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Mozambique, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative democracy index in Mozambique stood at 0.17.

The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 43.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Mozambique peaked at 0.327 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.013, in 1974.

Mozambique ranks 130th 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.

Deliberative Democracy Index in Mozambique, year by year

Annual values for Deliberative Democracy Index in Mozambique, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.021	—
1901	0.021	+0.0%
1902	0.021	+0.0%
1903	0.021	+0.0%
1904	0.021	+0.0%
1905	0.021	+0.0%
1906	0.021	+0.0%
1907	0.021	+0.0%
1908	0.021	+0.0%
1909	0.021	+0.0%
1910	0.021	+0.0%
1911	0.021	+0.0%
1912	0.021	+0.0%
1913	0.021	+0.0%
1914	0.021	+0.0%
1915	0.021	+0.0%
1916	0.021	+0.0%
1917	0.021	+0.0%
1918	0.021	+0.0%
1919	0.021	+0.0%
1920	0.021	+0.0%
1921	0.021	+0.0%
1922	0.021	+0.0%
1923	0.021	+0.0%
1924	0.022	+4.8%
1925	0.022	+0.0%
1926	0.022	+0.0%
1927	0.022	+0.0%
1928	0.022	+0.0%
1929	0.022	+0.0%
1930	0.021	-4.5%
1931	0.021	+0.0%
1932	0.021	+0.0%
1933	0.021	+0.0%
1934	0.021	+0.0%
1935	0.021	+0.0%
1936	0.021	+0.0%
1937	0.021	+0.0%
1938	0.021	+0.0%
1939	0.021	+0.0%
1940	0.021	+0.0%
1941	0.021	+0.0%
1942	0.021	+0.0%
1943	0.021	+0.0%
1944	0.021	+0.0%
1945	0.021	+0.0%
1946	0.021	+0.0%
1947	0.021	+0.0%
1948	0.021	+0.0%
1949	0.021	+0.0%
1950	0.021	+0.0%
1951	0.021	+0.0%
1952	0.021	+0.0%
1953	0.021	+0.0%
1954	0.021	+0.0%
1955	0.021	+0.0%
1956	0.021	+0.0%
1957	0.021	+0.0%
1958	0.021	+0.0%
1959	0.021	+0.0%
1960	0.021	+0.0%
1961	0.021	+0.0%
1962	0.021	+0.0%
1963	0.021	+0.0%
1964	0.021	+0.0%
1965	0.021	+0.0%
1966	0.021	+0.0%
1967	0.021	+0.0%
1968	0.021	+0.0%
1969	0.021	+0.0%
1970	0.021	+0.0%
1971	0.021	+0.0%
1972	0.021	+0.0%
1973	0.018	-14.3%
1974	0.013	-27.8%
1975	0.035	+169.2%
1976	0.044	+25.7%
1977	0.044	+0.0%
1978	0.044	+0.0%
1979	0.044	+0.0%
1980	0.044	+0.0%
1981	0.044	+0.0%
1982	0.044	+0.0%
1983	0.044	+0.0%
1984	0.044	+0.0%
1985	0.044	+0.0%
1986	0.044	+0.0%
1987	0.042	-4.5%
1988	0.042	+0.0%
1989	0.044	+4.8%
1990	0.066	+50.0%
1991	0.1	+51.5%
1992	0.109	+9.0%
1993	0.129	+18.3%
1994	0.154	+19.4%
1995	0.248	+61.0%
1996	0.285	+14.9%
1997	0.285	+0.0%
1998	0.286	+0.4%
1999	0.283	-1.0%
2000	0.258	-8.8%
2001	0.284	+10.1%
2002	0.296	+4.2%
2003	0.305	+3.0%
2004	0.306	+0.3%
2005	0.326	+6.5%
2006	0.322	-1.2%
2007	0.325	+0.9%
2008	0.321	-1.2%
2009	0.327	+1.9%
2010	0.289	-11.6%
2011	0.303	+4.8%
2012	0.307	+1.3%
2013	0.293	-4.6%
2014	0.304	+3.8%
2015	0.298	-2.0%
2016	0.296	-0.7%
2017	0.289	-2.4%
2018	0.271	-6.2%
2019	0.266	-1.8%
2020	0.248	-6.8%
2021	0.252	+1.6%
2022	0.239	-5.2%
2023	0.233	-2.5%
2024	0.178	-23.6%
2025	0.17	-4.5%

Mozambique compared with similar countries

Mozambique's 0.17 is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.17, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Mozambique's 0.17 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.2275, 75% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1910s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1920s	0.0216	0.021	0.022	10
1930s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1940s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1950s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1960s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1970s	0.0305	0.013	0.044	10
1980s	0.0436	0.042	0.044	10
1990s	0.1945	0.066	0.286	10
2000s	0.307	0.258	0.327	10
2010s	0.2916	0.266	0.307	10
2020s	0.22	0.17	0.252	6

Countries ranked near Mozambique

127 Madagascar 0.177 compare
128 Kuwait 0.176 compare
129 Angola 0.173 compare
131 Syria 0.166 compare
132 Congo 0.163 compare
133 Bangladesh 0.159 compare

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Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Mozambique?: Deliberative democracy index in Mozambique was 0.17 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mozambique?: The highest recorded value was 0.327 in 2009.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Mozambique?: The lowest recorded value was 0.013 in 1974.
How does Mozambique rank for deliberative democracy index?: Mozambique ranks 130th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Mozambique?: Over the last ten years it is down 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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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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: 18 September 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.