Direct Democracy Index in Belgium
Belgium: Direct Democracy Index was 0.017 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Belgium, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Belgium is 0.017, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Belgium peaked at 0.1 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Belgium 120th 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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0102 | 0 | 0.017 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.017 | 0.017 | 0.017 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.017 | 0.017 | 0.017 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.017 | 0.017 | 0.017 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Belgium?
- Direct democracy index in Belgium was 0.017 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1 in 1950.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Belgium rank for direct democracy index?
- Belgium ranks 120th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.