Direct Democracy Index in Philippines
Philippines: Direct Democracy Index was 0.07 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Philippines, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Philippines is 0.07, measured in 2025.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Philippines peaked at 0.192 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Philippines ranks 71st 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 | 0.0655 | 0 | 0.131 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1287 | 0.116 | 0.131 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1029 | 0.068 | 0.131 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0611 | 0.013 | 0.118 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1267 | 0.079 | 0.192 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1481 | 0.131 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1594 | 0.125 | 0.188 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0862 | 0.07 | 0.117 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 69 Turkmenistan 0.075 compare
- 70 Paraguay 0.072 compare
- 72 Kenya 0.069 compare
- 73 Zambia 0.065 compare
- 74 Cape Verde 0.063 compare
More social development data for Philippines
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,032 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 807 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.291 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.392 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.676 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.698 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.392 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Philippines?
- Direct democracy index in Philippines was 0.07 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 0.192 in 1973.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Philippines rank for direct democracy index?
- Philippines ranks 71st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.