Direct Democracy Index in Moldova
Moldova: Direct Democracy Index was 0.291 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Moldova, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Moldova stood at 0.291.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 59.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Moldova peaked at 0.302 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Moldova 10th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 |
| 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 | 0.0388 | 0 | 0.194 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1735 | 0.135 | 0.194 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1858 | 0.144 | 0.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2455 | 0.22 | 0.302 | 6 |
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- Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.449 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.553 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.652 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.81 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.553 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Moldova?
- Direct democracy index in Moldova was 0.291 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 0.302 in 2024.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Moldova rank for direct democracy index?
- Moldova ranks 10th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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.