Direct Democracy Index in Serbia
Serbia: Direct Democracy Index was 0.211 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Serbia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Serbia stood at 0.211.
The figure is up 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Serbia peaked at 0.324 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Serbia ranks 22nd of 175 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3054 | 0.269 | 0.324 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2511 | 0.189 | 0.291 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1754 | 0.14 | 0.211 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1833 | 0.124 | 0.211 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
More social development data for Serbia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 40,863 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 29,665 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.208 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.3 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.424 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.577 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.3 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Serbia?
- Direct democracy index in Serbia was 0.211 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.324 in 1992.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Serbia rank for direct democracy index?
- Serbia ranks 22nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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.