What is direct democracy index in Denmark?

Direct democracy index in Denmark was 0.185 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Denmark?

The highest recorded value was 0.33 in 1998.

What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Denmark?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.

How does Denmark rank for direct democracy index?

Denmark ranks 31st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Denmark?

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

Where does this Denmark 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 Denmark

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

Denmark: Direct Democracy Index was 0.185 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.185

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

31st

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.33

in 1998

All-time low

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Direct Democracy Index in Denmark, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Denmark recorded 0.185 for direct democracy index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Denmark peaked at 0.33 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.

Denmark ranks 31st 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	10
1910s	0.018	0	0.116	10
1920s	0.1454	0.112	0.16	10
1930s	0.0837	0.035	0.144	10
1940s	0.0992	0.032	0.144	10
1950s	0.1313	0.016	0.185	10
1960s	0.2658	0.155	0.323	10
1970s	0.2083	0.175	0.255	10
1980s	0.219	0.155	0.3	10
1990s	0.3055	0.239	0.33	10
2000s	0.2416	0.166	0.309	10
2010s	0.1872	0.175	0.206	10
2020s	0.1767	0.155	0.185	6

Countries ranked near Denmark

30 Uzbekistan 0.188 compare
32 Croatia 0.174 compare
33 Poland 0.169 compare
34 North Macedonia 0.166 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Denmark

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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 21 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.884 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.913 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.98 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.929 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.913 (2025)
Liberal democracy 3 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct democracy index in Denmark?: Direct democracy index in Denmark was 0.185 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Denmark?: The highest recorded value was 0.33 in 1998.
What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Denmark?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
How does Denmark rank for direct democracy index?: Denmark ranks 31st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Denmark?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark 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.