Direct Democracy Index in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Direct Democracy Index was 0.158 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Azerbaijan, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Azerbaijan recorded 0.158 for direct democracy index in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.218 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Azerbaijan 37th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 0.008 | 0 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0239 | 0.02 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.129 | 0 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2108 | 0.194 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2144 | 0.194 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.188 | 0.158 | 0.218 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More social development data for Azerbaijan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 6,389 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 130,983 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.053 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.171 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.092 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.141 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.171 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Azerbaijan?
- Direct democracy index in Azerbaijan was 0.158 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.218 in 1995.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for direct democracy index?
- Azerbaijan ranks 37th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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.