What is deliberative democracy index in Pakistan?

Deliberative democracy index in Pakistan was 0.182 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Pakistan?

The highest recorded value was 0.316 in 2010.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Pakistan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.04 in 1900.

How does Pakistan rank for deliberative democracy index?

Pakistan ranks 123rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Pakistan?

Over the last ten years it is down 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Pakistan 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 Pakistan

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

Pakistan: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.182 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.182

Change on year

down 12.9%

World rank

123rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.316

in 2010

All-time low

0.04

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Pakistan, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative democracy index in Pakistan stood at 0.182.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% on the previous year and down 36.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Pakistan peaked at 0.316 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.04, in 1900.

That places Pakistan 123rd 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.0408	0.04	0.048	10
1910s	0.048	0.048	0.048	10
1920s	0.0566	0.05	0.058	10
1930s	0.0685	0.057	0.092	10
1940s	0.1109	0.092	0.154	10
1950s	0.1368	0.072	0.155	10
1960s	0.0889	0.071	0.106	10
1970s	0.1592	0.096	0.207	10
1980s	0.105	0.08	0.182	10
1990s	0.187	0.18	0.225	10
2000s	0.2442	0.194	0.303	10
2010s	0.3006	0.284	0.316	10
2020s	0.2447	0.182	0.314	6

Countries ranked near Pakistan

120 Somalia 0.189 compare
121 Kazakhstan 0.185 compare
122 Algeria 0.183 compare
123 Rwanda 0.182 compare
125 Vietnam 0.181 compare
126 Hungary 0.178 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Pakistan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1.16 million (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 90,497 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.176 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.302 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.559 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.495 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.302 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Pakistan?: Deliberative democracy index in Pakistan was 0.182 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Pakistan?: The highest recorded value was 0.316 in 2010.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Pakistan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.04 in 1900.
How does Pakistan rank for deliberative democracy index?: Pakistan ranks 123rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Pakistan?: Over the last ten years it is down 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan 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.