What is deliberative democracy index in Suriname?

Deliberative democracy index in Suriname was 0.62 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Suriname?

The highest recorded value was 0.628 in 2000.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Suriname?

The lowest recorded value was 0.046 in 1983.

How does Suriname rank for deliberative democracy index?

Suriname ranks 40th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Suriname?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Suriname 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 Suriname

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

Suriname: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.62 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.62

Change on year

up 2.5%

World rank

40th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.628

in 2000

All-time low

0.046

in 1983

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Suriname, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Suriname is 0.62, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 2.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Suriname peaked at 0.628 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.046, in 1983.

That places Suriname 40th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.1037	0.103	0.104	10
1910s	0.103	0.103	0.103	10
1920s	0.104	0.104	0.104	10
1930s	0.1106	0.104	0.126	10
1940s	0.1341	0.126	0.199	10
1950s	0.3745	0.347	0.396	10
1960s	0.3954	0.394	0.396	10
1970s	0.4501	0.307	0.555	10
1980s	0.1623	0.046	0.565	10
1990s	0.5824	0.38	0.617	10
2000s	0.6174	0.606	0.628	10
2010s	0.5986	0.579	0.606	10
2020s	0.6008	0.555	0.62	6

Countries ranked near Suriname

37 New Zealand 0.644 compare
38 Malta 0.642 compare
39 Sri Lanka 0.621 compare
41 Cyprus 0.613 compare
42 Slovenia 0.612 compare
43 Greece 0.61 compare
43 Italy 0.61 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 56 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.626 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.781 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.891 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.881 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.781 (2025)
Liberal democracy 2 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Suriname?: Deliberative democracy index in Suriname was 0.62 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Suriname?: The highest recorded value was 0.628 in 2000.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Suriname?: The lowest recorded value was 0.046 in 1983.
How does Suriname rank for deliberative democracy index?: Suriname ranks 40th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Suriname?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Suriname 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.