Deliberative Democracy Index in Slovenia

Slovenia: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.612 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.612
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
42nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.785
in 2003
All-time low
0.011
in 1944
Years of data
105
1918–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Slovenia, 1918–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Slovenia is 0.612, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 22.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Slovenia peaked at 0.785 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.011, in 1944.

That places Slovenia 42nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s 0.1875 0.136 0.239 2
1920s 0.135 0.114 0.138 10
1930s 0.1279 0.106 0.138 7
1940s 0.0417 0.011 0.134 10
1950s 0.0742 0.067 0.084 10
1960s 0.096 0.096 0.096 10
1970s 0.0969 0.096 0.097 10
1980s 0.1208 0.1 0.171 10
1990s 0.718 0.458 0.764 10
2000s 0.7443 0.692 0.785 10
2010s 0.7472 0.692 0.785 10
2020s 0.6192 0.533 0.707 6

Countries ranked near Slovenia

  1. 39 Sri Lanka 0.621 compare
  2. 40 Suriname 0.62 compare
  3. 41 Cyprus 0.613 compare
  4. 43 Greece 0.61 compare
  5. 43 Italy 0.61 compare
  6. 45 Trinidad and Tobago 0.602 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Slovenia?
Deliberative democracy index in Slovenia was 0.612 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Slovenia?
The highest recorded value was 0.785 in 2003.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Slovenia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1944.
How does Slovenia rank for deliberative democracy index?
Slovenia ranks 42nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Slovenia?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Slovenia 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
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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.