Direct Democracy Index in Guinea
Guinea: Direct Democracy Index was 0.151 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Guinea, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Guinea stood at 0.151.
The figure is up 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Guinea peaked at 0.213 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Guinea 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 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.195 | 0.153 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1938 | 0.141 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.099 | 0.045 | 0.153 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.151 | 0.151 | 0.151 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
More social development data for Guinea
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2,154 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 47,692 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.095 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.187 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.56 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.424 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.187 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Guinea?
- Direct democracy index in Guinea 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 Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.213 in 1990.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Guinea rank for direct democracy index?
- Guinea ranks 39th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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.