Direct Democracy Index in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Direct Democracy Index was 0.083 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.083
Change on year
down 19.4%
World rank
62nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.223
in 2005
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Direct Democracy Index in Luxembourg, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Luxembourg recorded 0.083 for direct democracy index in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.4% on the previous year and down 59.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Luxembourg peaked at 0.223 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Luxembourg 62nd 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 Luxembourg, 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 | 0.2 | — |
| 1920 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.188 | -6.0% |
| 1925 | 0.176 | -6.4% |
| 1926 | 0.164 | -6.8% |
| 1927 | 0.152 | -7.3% |
| 1928 | 0.14 | -7.9% |
| 1929 | 0.128 | -8.6% |
| 1930 | 0.116 | -9.4% |
| 1931 | 0.104 | -10.3% |
| 1932 | 0.092 | -11.5% |
| 1933 | 0.08 | -13.0% |
| 1934 | 0.068 | -15.0% |
| 1935 | 0.056 | -17.6% |
| 1936 | 0.044 | -21.4% |
| 1937 | 0.18 | +309.1% |
| 1938 | 0.18 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.18 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.18 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.18 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.16 | -11.1% |
| 1943 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
| 1944 | 0.12 | -14.3% |
| 1945 | 0.1 | -16.7% |
| 1946 | 0.08 | -20.0% |
| 1947 | 0.06 | -25.0% |
| 1948 | 0.04 | -33.3% |
| 1949 | 0.02 | -50.0% |
| 1950 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.223 | +1015.0% |
| 2006 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.211 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 0.199 | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 0.187 | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 0.175 | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 0.163 | -6.9% |
| 2015 | 0.203 | +24.5% |
| 2016 | 0.203 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.203 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.203 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.203 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.183 | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 0.163 | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 0.143 | -12.3% |
| 2023 | 0.123 | -14.0% |
| 2024 | 0.103 | -16.3% |
| 2025 | 0.083 | -19.4% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 0.083 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.033, 2.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 0.083 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1205, 69% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.02 | 0 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1748 | 0.128 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.11 | 0.044 | 0.18 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.108 | 0.02 | 0.18 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1215 | 0.02 | 0.223 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.195 | 0.163 | 0.211 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.133 | 0.083 | 0.183 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Luxembourg?
- Direct democracy index in Luxembourg was 0.083 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 0.223 in 2005.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Luxembourg rank for direct democracy index?
- Luxembourg ranks 62nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.