Direct Democracy Index in Chad
Chad: Direct Democracy Index was 0.213 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Chad, 1920–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Chad is 0.213, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 104.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Chad peaked at 0.271 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1920.
Chad ranks 20th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.033 | 0.013 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2094 | 0.189 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.218 | 0.165 | 0.271 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1259 | 0.072 | 0.203 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1363 | 0.049 | 0.221 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More social development data for Chad
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1.50 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 15,281 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.062 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.242 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.427 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.399 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.242 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Chad?
- Direct democracy index in Chad was 0.213 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 0.271 in 2005.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1920.
- How does Chad rank for direct democracy index?
- Chad ranks 20th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.