Direct Democracy Index in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Direct Democracy Index was 0.013 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.013
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
128th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.1
in 1987
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Direct Democracy Index in Ethiopia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 0.013 for direct democracy index in 2025.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Ethiopia peaked at 0.1 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Ethiopia 128th 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.
Direct Democracy Index in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1901 | 0 | — |
| 1902 | 0 | — |
| 1903 | 0 | — |
| 1904 | 0 | — |
| 1905 | 0 | — |
| 1906 | 0 | — |
| 1907 | 0 | — |
| 1908 | 0 | — |
| 1909 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1911 | 0 | — |
| 1912 | 0 | — |
| 1913 | 0 | — |
| 1914 | 0 | — |
| 1915 | 0 | — |
| 1916 | 0 | — |
| 1917 | 0 | — |
| 1918 | 0 | — |
| 1919 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1921 | 0 | — |
| 1922 | 0 | — |
| 1923 | 0 | — |
| 1924 | 0 | — |
| 1925 | 0 | — |
| 1926 | 0 | — |
| 1927 | 0 | — |
| 1928 | 0 | — |
| 1929 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1931 | 0 | — |
| 1932 | 0 | — |
| 1933 | 0 | — |
| 1934 | 0 | — |
| 1935 | 0 | — |
| 1936 | 0 | — |
| 1937 | 0 | — |
| 1938 | 0 | — |
| 1939 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1941 | 0 | — |
| 1942 | 0 | — |
| 1943 | 0 | — |
| 1944 | 0 | — |
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0.1 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0.013 | — |
| 1996 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.013 | +0.0% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 0.013 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.033, 39% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 0.013 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.033, 39% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0065 | 0 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 128 Botswana 0.013 compare
- 128 Czechia 0.013 compare
- 128 El Salvador 0.013 compare
- 128 Eswatini 0.013 compare
- 128 Guyana 0.013 compare
- 128 Iraq 0.013 compare
- 128 Israel 0.013 compare
- 128 Jamaica 0.013 compare
- 128 Lesotho 0.013 compare
- 128 Malawi 0.013 compare
- 128 Panama 0.013 compare
- 128 Papua New Guinea 0.013 compare
- 128 Yemen 0.013 compare
More social development data for Ethiopia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1.01 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 164,215 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0012 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 164,215 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0075 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Ethiopia?
- Direct democracy index in Ethiopia was 0.013 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1 in 1987.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Ethiopia rank for direct democracy index?
- Ethiopia ranks 128th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.