Direct Democracy Index in Georgia
Georgia: Direct Democracy Index was 0.053 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Georgia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Georgia recorded 0.053 for direct democracy index in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.5% on the previous year and down 76.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Georgia peaked at 0.339 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Georgia ranks 81st 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 | 0.008 | 0 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0239 | 0.02 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0275 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1843 | 0.035 | 0.339 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2351 | 0.143 | 0.315 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0815 | 0.053 | 0.122 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
More social development data for Georgia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 26,522 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 17,302 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.275 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.401 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.687 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.646 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.401 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Georgia?
- Direct democracy index in Georgia was 0.053 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.339 in 2008.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Georgia rank for direct democracy index?
- Georgia ranks 81st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia 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.