Direct Democracy Index in Algeria
Algeria: Direct Democracy Index was 0.143 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Algeria, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Algeria stood at 0.143.
That represents a change of down 5.3% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Algeria peaked at 0.331 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Algeria ranks 42nd of 175 countries on this measure, 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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.104 | 0 | 0.231 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0492 | 0.015 | 0.092 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0281 | 0.015 | 0.146 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1621 | 0.13 | 0.331 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2946 | 0.26 | 0.331 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1589 | 0.093 | 0.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1697 | 0.143 | 0.199 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More social development data for Algeria
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 180,575 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 9,174 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.126 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.265 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.367 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.303 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.265 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Algeria?
- Direct democracy index in Algeria was 0.143 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.331 in 1999.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Algeria rank for direct democracy index?
- Algeria ranks 42nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures the extent of how easy it is for citizens to vote on specific issues themselves in popular initiatives, referendums, and plebiscites.