Direct Democracy Index in Madagascar
Madagascar: Direct Democracy Index was 0.081 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Madagascar, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Madagascar is 0.081, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 12.9% on the previous year and down 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Madagascar peaked at 0.213 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Madagascar ranks 65th 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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.164 | 0.02 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.134 | 0.08 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1828 | 0.056 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.201 | 0.165 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.195 | 0.153 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.111 | 0.081 | 0.141 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 62 Costa Rica 0.083 compare
- 64 Iceland 0.082 compare
- 65 Niger 0.081 compare
- 67 Equatorial Guinea 0.08 compare
- 67 Nicaragua 0.08 compare
More social development data for Madagascar
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 87 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 637 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.187 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.361 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.635 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.812 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.361 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Madagascar?
- Direct democracy index in Madagascar was 0.081 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 0.213 in 1992.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Madagascar rank for direct democracy index?
- Madagascar ranks 65th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.