Deliberative Democracy Index in Tunisia

Tunisia: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.33 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.33
Change on year
down 4.3%
World rank
88th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.689
in 2013
All-time low
0.014
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Tunisia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative democracy index in Tunisia stood at 0.33.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.3% on the previous year and down 49.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Tunisia peaked at 0.689 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.014, in 1900.

That places Tunisia 88th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.0347 0.014 0.037 10
1910s 0.0365 0.031 0.038 10
1920s 0.0373 0.037 0.038 10
1930s 0.0448 0.037 0.059 10
1940s 0.0571 0.052 0.059 10
1950s 0.0935 0.05 0.164 10
1960s 0.1727 0.169 0.186 10
1970s 0.1775 0.168 0.182 10
1980s 0.1713 0.134 0.186 10
1990s 0.1499 0.146 0.166 10
2000s 0.1337 0.117 0.147 10
2010s 0.5799 0.124 0.689 10
2020s 0.4033 0.285 0.639 6

Countries ranked near Tunisia

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  3. 87 Nigeria 0.348 compare
  4. 89 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.329 compare
  5. 90 Ukraine 0.326 compare
  6. 91 Georgia 0.32 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Tunisia?
Deliberative democracy index in Tunisia was 0.33 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Tunisia?
The highest recorded value was 0.689 in 2013.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Tunisia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.014 in 1900.
How does Tunisia rank for deliberative democracy index?
Tunisia ranks 88th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Tunisia?
Over the last ten years it is down 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tunisia 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.