What is deliberative democracy index in Peru?

Deliberative democracy index in Peru was 0.377 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Peru?

The highest recorded value was 0.718 in 2002.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Peru?

The lowest recorded value was 0.034 in 1949.

How does Peru rank for deliberative democracy index?

Peru ranks 76th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Peru?

Over the last ten years it is down 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Peru 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 Peru

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

Peru: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.377 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.377

Change on year

up 4.7%

World rank

76th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.718

in 2002

All-time low

0.034

in 1949

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Peru, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Peru is 0.377, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and down 40.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Peru peaked at 0.718 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.034, in 1949.

That places Peru 76th 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	0.1223	0.116	0.127	10
1910s	0.0889	0.074	0.117	10
1920s	0.0631	0.055	0.064	10
1930s	0.0582	0.056	0.066	10
1940s	0.0768	0.034	0.093	10
1950s	0.091	0.039	0.188	10
1960s	0.1684	0.061	0.24	10
1970s	0.061	0.051	0.075	10
1980s	0.4736	0.343	0.5	10
1990s	0.2134	0.141	0.415	10
2000s	0.6326	0.325	0.718	10
2010s	0.6335	0.599	0.663	10
2020s	0.4632	0.36	0.616	6

Countries ranked near Peru

73 Fiji 0.406 compare
73 Nepal 0.406 compare
75 Solomon Islands 0.395 compare
77 Armenia 0.376 compare
78 North Macedonia 0.372 compare
79 Ecuador 0.366 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Peru

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 6,788 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 7,885 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.506 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.667 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.763 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.777 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.667 (2025)
Liberal democracy 2 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Peru?: Deliberative democracy index in Peru was 0.377 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Peru?: The highest recorded value was 0.718 in 2002.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Peru?: The lowest recorded value was 0.034 in 1949.
How does Peru rank for deliberative democracy index?: Peru ranks 76th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Peru?: Over the last ten years it is down 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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.