Direct Democracy Index in Poland
Poland: Direct Democracy Index was 0.169 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Poland, 1918–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Poland stood at 0.169.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Poland peaked at 0.208 in 1946 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1918.
That places Poland 33rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0582 | 0 | 0.131 | 9 |
| 1940s | 0.0745 | 0 | 0.208 | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0788 | 0 | 0.186 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1829 | 0.165 | 0.186 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1514 | 0.113 | 0.169 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1513 | 0.116 | 0.169 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 30 Uzbekistan 0.188 compare
- 31 Denmark 0.185 compare
- 32 Croatia 0.174 compare
- 34 North Macedonia 0.166 compare
- 35 Mauritania 0.165 compare
- 36 Thailand 0.161 compare
More social development data for Poland
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 990,469 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1,368 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.645 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.768 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.917 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.862 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.768 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Poland?
- Direct democracy index in Poland was 0.169 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.208 in 1946.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1918.
- How does Poland rank for direct democracy index?
- Poland ranks 33rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.