What is deliberative democracy index in Zambia?

Deliberative democracy index in Zambia was 0.412 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Zambia?

The highest recorded value was 0.45 in 2007.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Zambia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.032 in 1911.

How does Zambia rank for deliberative democracy index?

Zambia ranks 71st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zambia 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 Zambia

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

Zambia: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.412 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.412

Change on year

down 4.0%

World rank

71st

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.45

in 2007

All-time low

0.032

in 1911

Years of data

115

1911–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Zambia, 1911–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Zambia is 0.412, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and up 50.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Zambia peaked at 0.45 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.032, in 1911.

That places Zambia 71st 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
1910s	0.0329	0.032	0.033	9
1920s	0.0337	0.032	0.035	10
1930s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1940s	0.0359	0.035	0.038	10
1950s	0.039	0.038	0.04	10
1960s	0.1387	0.041	0.21	10
1970s	0.1614	0.146	0.2	10
1980s	0.1453	0.145	0.146	10
1990s	0.3649	0.153	0.423	10
2000s	0.439	0.42	0.45	10
2010s	0.3217	0.248	0.441	10
2020s	0.3697	0.227	0.442	6

Countries ranked near Zambia

68 Sierra Leone 0.433 compare
69 Maldives 0.416 compare
69 Sao Tome and Principe 0.416 compare
72 Argentina 0.41 compare
73 Fiji 0.406 compare
73 Nepal 0.406 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Zambia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 83,225 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 346 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.375 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.497 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.778 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.746 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.497 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Zambia?: Deliberative democracy index in Zambia was 0.412 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 0.45 in 2007.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.032 in 1911.
How does Zambia rank for deliberative democracy index?: Zambia ranks 71st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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.