What is direct democracy index in Burkina Faso?

Direct democracy index in Burkina Faso was 0.033 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Burkina Faso?

The highest recorded value was 0.189 in 1997.

What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Burkina Faso?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1919.

How does Burkina Faso rank for direct democracy index?

Burkina Faso ranks 86th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Burkina Faso?

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

Where does this Burkina Faso 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.

Direct Democracy Index in Burkina Faso

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

Burkina Faso: Direct Democracy Index was 0.033 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.033

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

86th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.189

in 1997

All-time low

in 1919

Years of data

1919–2025

Direct Democracy Index in Burkina Faso, 1919–2025

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

Analysis

Burkina Faso recorded 0.033 for direct democracy index in 2025.

That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Burkina Faso peaked at 0.189 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1919.

That places Burkina Faso 86th 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	0	0	1
1920s	0	0	0	10
1930s	0	0	0	2
1940s	0	0	0	3
1950s	0.02	0	0.1	10
1960s	0	0	0	10
1970s	0.02	0	0.1	10
1980s	0	0	0	10
1990s	0.0696	0	0.189	10
2000s	0.099	0.045	0.153	10
2010s	0.033	0.033	0.033	10
2020s	0.033	0.033	0.033	6

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

83 Togo 0.042 compare
85 Estonia 0.038 compare
86 Austria 0.033 compare
86 Benin 0.033 compare
86 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.033 compare
86 France 0.033 compare
86 Somalia 0.033 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Burkina Faso

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 40,996 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 351,209 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.103 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.134 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.261 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.309 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.134 (2025)
Liberal democracy 0 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct democracy index in Burkina Faso?: Direct democracy index in Burkina Faso was 0.033 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Burkina Faso?: The highest recorded value was 0.189 in 1997.
What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Burkina Faso?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1919.
How does Burkina Faso rank for direct democracy index?: Burkina Faso ranks 86th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Burkina Faso?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso 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

Indicator: Direct Democracy Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measures the extent of how easy it is for citizens to vote on specific issues themselves in popular initiatives, referendums, and plebiscites.