What is deliberative democracy index in Vanuatu?

Deliberative democracy index in Vanuatu was 0.467 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Vanuatu?

The highest recorded value was 0.654 in 2018.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Vanuatu?

The lowest recorded value was 0.017 in 1900.

How does Vanuatu rank for deliberative democracy index?

Vanuatu ranks 62nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Vanuatu?

Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.467 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.467

Change on year

down 23.4%

World rank

62nd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.654

in 2018

All-time low

0.017

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Vanuatu, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative democracy index in Vanuatu stood at 0.467.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.4% on the previous year and down 20.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Vanuatu peaked at 0.654 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.017, in 1900.

That places Vanuatu 62nd 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1910s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1920s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1930s	0.018	0.018	0.018	10
1940s	0.018	0.018	0.018	10
1950s	0.018	0.018	0.018	10
1960s	0.018	0.018	0.018	10
1970s	0.0483	0.027	0.1	10
1980s	0.5261	0.523	0.528	10
1990s	0.4785	0.467	0.529	10
2000s	0.477	0.447	0.578	10
2010s	0.6073	0.582	0.654	10
2020s	0.601	0.467	0.641	6

Countries ranked near Vanuatu

59 Bulgaria 0.474 compare
60 Guatemala 0.471 compare
61 Malawi 0.468 compare
63 Namibia 0.464 compare
64 Colombia 0.458 compare
65 Kenya 0.454 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Vanuatu

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 0 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 13 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.623 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.729 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.848 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.829 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.729 (2025)
Liberal democracy 2 (2025)

All data for Vanuatu →

Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Vanuatu?: Deliberative democracy index in Vanuatu was 0.467 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Vanuatu?: The highest recorded value was 0.654 in 2018.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Vanuatu?: The lowest recorded value was 0.017 in 1900.
How does Vanuatu rank for deliberative democracy index?: Vanuatu ranks 62nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Vanuatu?: Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vanuatu 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.