What is direct democracy index in France?

Direct democracy index in France was 0.033 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in France?

The highest recorded value was 0.331 in 1961.

What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in France?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.

How does France rank for direct democracy index?

France ranks 86th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is direct democracy index rising or falling in France?

Over the last ten years it is down 54.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this France 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 France

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

France: Direct Democracy Index was 0.033 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.033

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

86th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.331

in 1961

All-time low

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Direct Democracy Index in France, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, direct democracy index in France stood at 0.033.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 54.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct democracy index in France peaked at 0.331 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.

France ranks 86th of 175 countries on this measure, 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	0	0	10
1930s	0	0	0	10
1940s	0.01	0	0.1	10
1950s	0.0302	0	0.151	10
1960s	0.2876	0.151	0.331	10
1970s	0.2279	0.177	0.268	10
1980s	0.141	0.081	0.213	10
1990s	0.2058	0.177	0.213	10
2000s	0.203	0.193	0.213	10
2010s	0.089	0.033	0.173	10
2020s	0.033	0.033	0.033	6

Countries ranked near France

83 Togo 0.042 compare
84 Djibouti 0.04 compare
85 Estonia 0.038 compare
86 Austria 0.033 compare
86 Benin 0.033 compare
86 Burkina Faso 0.033 compare
86 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.033 compare
86 Somalia 0.033 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for France

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 788,419 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 166 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.8 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.865 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.959 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.889 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.865 (2025)
Liberal democracy 3 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct democracy index in France?: Direct democracy index in France was 0.033 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in France?: The highest recorded value was 0.331 in 1961.
What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in France?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
How does France rank for direct democracy index?: France ranks 86th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is direct democracy index rising or falling in France?: Over the last ten years it is down 54.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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.