What is deliberative democracy index in Philippines?

Deliberative democracy index in Philippines was 0.251 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Philippines?

The highest recorded value was 0.52 in 1998.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Philippines?

The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 1943.

How does Philippines rank for deliberative democracy index?

Philippines ranks 103rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Philippines?

Over the last ten years it is down 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Philippines 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 Philippines

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

Philippines: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.251 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.251

Change on year

down 3.1%

World rank

103rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.52

in 1998

All-time low

0.021

in 1943

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Philippines, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Philippines recorded 0.251 for deliberative democracy index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and down 46.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Philippines peaked at 0.52 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.021, in 1943.

Philippines ranks 103rd 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	0.0881	0.052	0.148	10
1910s	0.1537	0.149	0.164	10
1920s	0.1643	0.163	0.166	10
1930s	0.1849	0.161	0.213	10
1940s	0.174	0.021	0.293	10
1950s	0.3015	0.29	0.311	10
1960s	0.3185	0.314	0.324	10
1970s	0.1316	0.082	0.289	10
1980s	0.2213	0.099	0.482	10
1990s	0.4959	0.479	0.52	10
2000s	0.4309	0.403	0.49	10
2010s	0.4292	0.362	0.469	10
2020s	0.2952	0.251	0.342	6

Countries ranked near Philippines

100 Libya 0.261 compare
101 India 0.259 compare
102 Niger 0.253 compare
104 Papua New Guinea 0.248 compare
105 Mexico 0.246 compare
106 Guyana 0.245 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.291 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.392 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.676 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.698 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.392 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Philippines?: Deliberative democracy index in Philippines was 0.251 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Philippines?: The highest recorded value was 0.52 in 1998.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Philippines?: The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 1943.
How does Philippines rank for deliberative democracy index?: Philippines ranks 103rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Philippines?: Over the last ten years it is down 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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.