Direct democracy index in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Direct democracy index was 0.02 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.02
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
104th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.2
in 1990
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Direct democracy index in Sao Tome and Principe, 1900–2025

00.050.10.150.2190019622025

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, direct democracy index in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 0.02.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 0.2 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 104th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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 0 0 10
1970s 0.01 0 0.02 10
1980s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
1990s 0.182 0.14 0.2 10
2000s 0.074 0.02 0.128 10
2010s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
2020s 0.02 0.02 0.02 6

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 101 Gambia 0.026 compare
  2. 102 Ghana 0.024 compare
  3. 103 Myanmar 0.021 compare
  4. 104 Afghanistan 0.02 compare
  5. 104 Bahrain 0.02 compare
  6. 104 Bhutan 0.02 compare
  7. 104 Brazil 0.02 compare
  8. 104 Cameroon 0.02 compare
  9. 104 Guinea-Bissau 0.02 compare
  10. 104 Japan 0.02 compare
  11. 104 Nepal 0.02 compare
  12. 104 Pakistan 0.02 compare
  13. 104 South Sudan 0.02 compare
  14. 104 Suriname 0.02 compare
  15. 104 Vietnam 0.02 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct democracy index in Sao Tome and Principe?
Direct democracy index in Sao Tome and Principe was 0.02 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 0.2 in 1990.
What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for direct democracy index?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 104th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct democracy index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct democracy index
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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