Direct Democracy Index in Cuba
Cuba: Direct Democracy Index was 0.151 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Cuba, 1902–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cuba recorded 0.151 for direct democracy index in 2025.
The figure is up 357.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Cuba peaked at 0.213 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1902.
Cuba ranks 39th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.093 | 0.013 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.159 | 0.105 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.051 | 0.033 | 0.093 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0448 | 0.033 | 0.151 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.151 | 0.151 | 0.151 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More social development data for Cuba
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 115 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 29,395 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.057 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.176 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.074 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.022 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.176 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Cuba?
- Direct democracy index in Cuba was 0.151 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 0.213 in 1976.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1902.
- How does Cuba rank for direct democracy index?
- Cuba ranks 39th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 357.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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.