Direct Democracy Index in Comoros
Comoros: Direct Democracy Index was 0.108 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Comoros, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Comoros stood at 0.108.
That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Comoros peaked at 0.151 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Comoros 56th 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 | 4 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.03 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0704 | 0 | 0.151 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1284 | 0.108 | 0.151 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1233 | 0.1 | 0.131 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1233 | 0.108 | 0.131 | 6 |
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 2,338 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.132 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.293 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.498 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.509 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.293 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Comoros?
- Direct democracy index in Comoros was 0.108 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 0.151 in 1996.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Comoros rank for direct democracy index?
- Comoros ranks 56th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros 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.