What is deliberative democracy index in Venezuela?

Deliberative democracy index in Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

The highest recorded value was 0.659 in 1994.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Venezuela?

The lowest recorded value was 0.013 in 1916.

How does Venezuela rank for deliberative democracy index?

Venezuela ranks 171st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Venezuela?

Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Venezuela 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 Venezuela

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

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

Latest (2025)

0.023

Change on year

down 8.0%

World rank

171st

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.659

in 1994

All-time low

0.013

in 1916

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Venezuela, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

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

The figure is down 8.0% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Venezuela peaked at 0.659 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.013, in 1916.

That places Venezuela 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.0158	0.015	0.016	10
1910s	0.0154	0.013	0.018	10
1920s	0.0134	0.013	0.016	10
1930s	0.0374	0.013	0.081	10
1940s	0.1288	0.037	0.24	10
1950s	0.0834	0.019	0.457	10
1960s	0.5333	0.5	0.572	10
1970s	0.6206	0.585	0.644	10
1980s	0.6209	0.611	0.629	10
1990s	0.6317	0.504	0.659	10
2000s	0.2492	0.202	0.334	10
2010s	0.0987	0.039	0.188	10
2020s	0.0362	0.023	0.045	6

Countries ranked near Venezuela

168 Belarus 0.032 compare
169 Turkmenistan 0.028 compare
170 Eritrea 0.025 compare
171 Sudan 0.023 compare
173 Nicaragua 0.017 compare
174 Afghanistan 0.012 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Venezuela

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 14,333 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 417,010 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.042 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.181 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.148 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.224 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.181 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Venezuela?: Deliberative democracy index in Venezuela 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 Venezuela?: The highest recorded value was 0.659 in 1994.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Venezuela?: The lowest recorded value was 0.013 in 1916.
How does Venezuela rank for deliberative democracy index?: Venezuela ranks 171st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Venezuela?: Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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.