What is deliberative democracy index in Qatar?

Deliberative democracy index in Qatar was 0.12 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Qatar?

The highest recorded value was 0.129 in 2024.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Qatar?

The lowest recorded value was 0.007 in 1900.

How does Qatar rank for deliberative democracy index?

Qatar ranks 142nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Qatar?

Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Qatar 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 Qatar

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

Qatar: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.12 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.12

Change on year

down 7.0%

World rank

142nd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.129

in 2024

All-time low

0.007

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Qatar, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Qatar recorded 0.12 for deliberative democracy index in 2025.

The figure is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Qatar peaked at 0.129 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.007, in 1900.

Qatar ranks 142nd of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Deliberative Democracy Index in Qatar, year by year

Annual values for Deliberative Democracy Index in Qatar, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.007	—
1901	0.007	+0.0%
1902	0.007	+0.0%
1903	0.007	+0.0%
1904	0.007	+0.0%
1905	0.007	+0.0%
1906	0.007	+0.0%
1907	0.007	+0.0%
1908	0.007	+0.0%
1909	0.007	+0.0%
1910	0.007	+0.0%
1911	0.007	+0.0%
1912	0.007	+0.0%
1913	0.007	+0.0%
1914	0.007	+0.0%
1915	0.007	+0.0%
1916	0.007	+0.0%
1917	0.007	+0.0%
1918	0.024	+242.9%
1919	0.024	+0.0%
1920	0.024	+0.0%
1921	0.024	+0.0%
1922	0.024	+0.0%
1923	0.024	+0.0%
1924	0.024	+0.0%
1925	0.024	+0.0%
1926	0.024	+0.0%
1927	0.024	+0.0%
1928	0.024	+0.0%
1929	0.024	+0.0%
1930	0.024	+0.0%
1931	0.024	+0.0%
1932	0.024	+0.0%
1933	0.024	+0.0%
1934	0.024	+0.0%
1935	0.024	+0.0%
1936	0.024	+0.0%
1937	0.024	+0.0%
1938	0.024	+0.0%
1939	0.024	+0.0%
1940	0.024	+0.0%
1941	0.027	+12.5%
1942	0.027	+0.0%
1943	0.027	+0.0%
1944	0.027	+0.0%
1945	0.027	+0.0%
1946	0.027	+0.0%
1947	0.027	+0.0%
1948	0.027	+0.0%
1949	0.027	+0.0%
1950	0.028	+3.7%
1951	0.028	+0.0%
1952	0.028	+0.0%
1953	0.028	+0.0%
1954	0.028	+0.0%
1955	0.028	+0.0%
1956	0.028	+0.0%
1957	0.028	+0.0%
1958	0.028	+0.0%
1959	0.028	+0.0%
1960	0.032	+14.3%
1961	0.032	+0.0%
1962	0.032	+0.0%
1963	0.032	+0.0%
1964	0.032	+0.0%
1965	0.032	+0.0%
1966	0.032	+0.0%
1967	0.032	+0.0%
1968	0.032	+0.0%
1969	0.032	+0.0%
1970	0.032	+0.0%
1971	0.022	-31.3%
1972	0.019	-13.6%
1973	0.026	+36.8%
1974	0.026	+0.0%
1975	0.026	+0.0%
1976	0.026	+0.0%
1977	0.026	+0.0%
1978	0.026	+0.0%
1979	0.026	+0.0%
1980	0.026	+0.0%
1981	0.026	+0.0%
1982	0.026	+0.0%
1983	0.026	+0.0%
1984	0.026	+0.0%
1985	0.026	+0.0%
1986	0.026	+0.0%
1987	0.026	+0.0%
1988	0.026	+0.0%
1989	0.027	+3.8%
1990	0.027	+0.0%
1991	0.027	+0.0%
1992	0.027	+0.0%
1993	0.03	+11.1%
1994	0.03	+0.0%
1995	0.032	+6.7%
1996	0.044	+37.5%
1997	0.045	+2.3%
1998	0.045	+0.0%
1999	0.045	+0.0%
2000	0.057	+26.7%
2001	0.074	+29.8%
2002	0.073	-1.4%
2003	0.077	+5.5%
2004	0.077	+0.0%
2005	0.077	+0.0%
2006	0.077	+0.0%
2007	0.077	+0.0%
2008	0.077	+0.0%
2009	0.077	+0.0%
2010	0.077	+0.0%
2011	0.077	+0.0%
2012	0.091	+18.2%
2013	0.09	-1.1%
2014	0.09	+0.0%
2015	0.09	+0.0%
2016	0.09	+0.0%
2017	0.091	+1.1%
2018	0.091	+0.0%
2019	0.09	-1.1%
2020	0.09	+0.0%
2021	0.104	+15.6%
2022	0.104	+0.0%
2023	0.104	+0.0%
2024	0.129	+24.0%
2025	0.12	-7.0%

Qatar compared with similar countries

Qatar's 0.12 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.665, 18% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Qatar's 0.12 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.166, 72% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.007	0.007	0.007	10
1910s	0.0104	0.007	0.024	10
1920s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1930s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1940s	0.0267	0.024	0.027	10
1950s	0.028	0.028	0.028	10
1960s	0.032	0.032	0.032	10
1970s	0.0255	0.019	0.032	10
1980s	0.0261	0.026	0.027	10
1990s	0.0352	0.027	0.045	10
2000s	0.0743	0.057	0.077	10
2010s	0.0877	0.077	0.091	10
2020s	0.1085	0.09	0.129	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Qatar?: Deliberative democracy index in Qatar was 0.12 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Qatar?: The highest recorded value was 0.129 in 2024.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Qatar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.007 in 1900.
How does Qatar rank for deliberative democracy index?: Qatar ranks 142nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Qatar?: Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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.