Direct Democracy Index in Namibia
Namibia: Direct Democracy Index was 0.031 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Namibia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Namibia is 0.031, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Namibia peaked at 0.1 in 1946 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Namibia 92nd 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.
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 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.031 | 0.031 | 0.031 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.031 | 0.031 | 0.031 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.031 | 0.031 | 0.031 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.031 | 0.031 | 0.031 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 92 Mozambique 0.031 compare
- 92 South Korea 0.031 compare
- 92 Sri Lanka 0.031 compare
More social development data for Namibia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 5,470 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 685 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.519 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.633 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.859 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.87 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.633 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Namibia?
- Direct democracy index in Namibia was 0.031 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1 in 1946.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Namibia rank for direct democracy index?
- Namibia ranks 92nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.