Direct Democracy Index in Chile
Chile: Direct Democracy Index was 0.133 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Chile, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Chile is 0.133, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.9% on the previous year and up 786.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Chile peaked at 0.15 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Chile 45th 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 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1365 | 0.105 | 0.15 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0582 | 0.024 | 0.096 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0163 | 0.015 | 0.028 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1438 | 0.133 | 0.146 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Chile?
- Direct democracy index in Chile was 0.133 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 0.15 in 1980.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Chile rank for direct democracy index?
- Chile ranks 45th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 786.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.