Deliberative Democracy Index in Sudan

Sudan: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.023 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.023
Change on year
down 30.3%
World rank
171st
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.167
in 1987
All-time low
0.019
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Sudan, 1900–2025

00.050.10.15190019622025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Sudan is 0.023, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.3% on the previous year and down 61.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Sudan peaked at 0.167 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0.019, in 1900.

That places Sudan 171st out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.019 0.019 0.019 10
1910s 0.019 0.019 0.019 10
1920s 0.019 0.019 0.019 10
1930s 0.019 0.019 0.019 10
1940s 0.0195 0.019 0.024 10
1950s 0.0662 0.024 0.12 10
1960s 0.0548 0.029 0.088 10
1970s 0.0551 0.044 0.066 10
1980s 0.099 0.049 0.167 10
1990s 0.0378 0.034 0.043 10
2000s 0.0516 0.04 0.059 10
2010s 0.0697 0.056 0.139 10
2020s 0.0603 0.023 0.139 6

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 168 Belarus 0.032 compare
  2. 169 Turkmenistan 0.028 compare
  3. 170 Eritrea 0.025 compare
  4. 171 Venezuela 0.023 compare
  5. 173 Nicaragua 0.017 compare
  6. 174 Afghanistan 0.012 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Sudan?
Deliberative democracy index in Sudan was 0.023 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 0.167 in 1987.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.019 in 1900.
How does Sudan rank for deliberative democracy index?
Sudan ranks 171st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sudan 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.