What is deliberative democracy index in Rwanda?

Deliberative democracy index in Rwanda 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 Rwanda?

The highest recorded value was 0.274 in 1992.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Rwanda?

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1916.

How does Rwanda rank for deliberative democracy index?

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

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Rwanda?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Rwanda 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 Rwanda

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

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

Latest (2025)

0.182

Change on year

down 2.2%

World rank

123rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.274

in 1992

All-time low

0.004

in 1916

Years of data

110

1916–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Rwanda, 1916–2025

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

Analysis

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

The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 10.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Rwanda peaked at 0.274 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1916.

That places Rwanda 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.

Deliberative Democracy Index in Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Deliberative Democracy Index in Rwanda, 1916 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1916	0.004	—
1917	0.004	+0.0%
1918	0.004	+0.0%
1919	0.004	+0.0%
1920	0.004	+0.0%
1921	0.004	+0.0%
1922	0.004	+0.0%
1923	0.004	+0.0%
1924	0.004	+0.0%
1925	0.004	+0.0%
1926	0.004	+0.0%
1927	0.004	+0.0%
1928	0.004	+0.0%
1929	0.004	+0.0%
1930	0.004	+0.0%
1931	0.004	+0.0%
1932	0.004	+0.0%
1933	0.004	+0.0%
1934	0.004	+0.0%
1935	0.004	+0.0%
1936	0.004	+0.0%
1937	0.004	+0.0%
1938	0.004	+0.0%
1939	0.004	+0.0%
1940	0.004	+0.0%
1941	0.004	+0.0%
1942	0.004	+0.0%
1943	0.004	+0.0%
1944	0.004	+0.0%
1945	0.004	+0.0%
1946	0.004	+0.0%
1947	0.004	+0.0%
1948	0.004	+0.0%
1949	0.004	+0.0%
1950	0.004	+0.0%
1951	0.004	+0.0%
1952	0.004	+0.0%
1953	0.004	+0.0%
1954	0.004	+0.0%
1955	0.006	+50.0%
1956	0.006	+0.0%
1957	0.007	+16.7%
1958	0.008	+14.3%
1959	0.008	+0.0%
1960	0.022	+175.0%
1961	0.032	+45.5%
1962	0.086	+168.7%
1963	0.134	+55.8%
1964	0.132	-1.5%
1965	0.129	-2.3%
1966	0.128	-0.8%
1967	0.128	+0.0%
1968	0.128	+0.0%
1969	0.13	+1.6%
1970	0.114	-12.3%
1971	0.114	+0.0%
1972	0.114	+0.0%
1973	0.061	-46.5%
1974	0.044	-27.9%
1975	0.046	+4.5%
1976	0.046	+0.0%
1977	0.046	+0.0%
1978	0.047	+2.2%
1979	0.092	+95.7%
1980	0.092	+0.0%
1981	0.093	+1.1%
1982	0.102	+9.7%
1983	0.102	+0.0%
1984	0.101	-1.0%
1985	0.101	+0.0%
1986	0.101	+0.0%
1987	0.101	+0.0%
1988	0.102	+1.0%
1989	0.103	+1.0%
1990	0.116	+12.6%
1991	0.251	+116.4%
1992	0.274	+9.2%
1993	0.231	-15.7%
1994	0.086	-62.8%
1995	0.1	+16.3%
1996	0.101	+1.0%
1997	0.101	+0.0%
1998	0.101	+0.0%
1999	0.101	+0.0%
2000	0.149	+47.5%
2001	0.149	+0.0%
2002	0.149	+0.0%
2003	0.157	+5.4%
2004	0.187	+19.1%
2005	0.186	-0.5%
2006	0.186	+0.0%
2007	0.187	+0.5%
2008	0.187	+0.0%
2009	0.194	+3.7%
2010	0.193	-0.5%
2011	0.193	+0.0%
2012	0.194	+0.5%
2013	0.195	+0.5%
2014	0.198	+1.5%
2015	0.203	+2.5%
2016	0.209	+3.0%
2017	0.21	+0.5%
2018	0.211	+0.5%
2019	0.213	+0.9%
2020	0.212	-0.5%
2021	0.212	+0.0%
2022	0.208	-1.9%
2023	0.189	-9.1%
2024	0.186	-1.6%
2025	0.182	-2.2%

Rwanda compared with similar countries

Rwanda's 0.182 is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.17, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Rwanda's 0.182 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.2275, 80% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.004	0.004	0.004	4
1920s	0.004	0.004	0.004	10
1930s	0.004	0.004	0.004	10
1940s	0.004	0.004	0.004	10
1950s	0.0055	0.004	0.008	10
1960s	0.1049	0.022	0.134	10
1970s	0.0724	0.044	0.114	10
1980s	0.0998	0.092	0.103	10
1990s	0.1462	0.086	0.274	10
2000s	0.1731	0.149	0.194	10
2010s	0.2019	0.193	0.213	10
2020s	0.1982	0.182	0.212	6

Countries ranked near Rwanda

120 Somalia 0.189 compare
121 Kazakhstan 0.185 compare
122 Algeria 0.183 compare
123 Pakistan 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 Rwanda

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 115,794 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 244,415 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0168 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 244,415 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0079 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Rwanda?: Deliberative democracy index in Rwanda 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 Rwanda?: The highest recorded value was 0.274 in 1992.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Rwanda?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1916.
How does Rwanda rank for deliberative democracy index?: Rwanda ranks 123rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Rwanda?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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.