Direct Democracy Index in Seychelles
Seychelles: Direct Democracy Index was 0.012 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.012
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
142nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.112
in 1993
All-time low
0
in 1903
Years of data
123
1903–2025
Direct Democracy Index in Seychelles, 1903–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Seychelles stood at 0.012.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Seychelles peaked at 0.112 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1903.
That places Seychelles 142nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct Democracy Index in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 0 | — |
| 1904 | 0 | — |
| 1905 | 0 | — |
| 1906 | 0 | — |
| 1907 | 0 | — |
| 1908 | 0 | — |
| 1909 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1911 | 0 | — |
| 1912 | 0 | — |
| 1913 | 0 | — |
| 1914 | 0 | — |
| 1915 | 0 | — |
| 1916 | 0 | — |
| 1917 | 0 | — |
| 1918 | 0 | — |
| 1919 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1921 | 0 | — |
| 1922 | 0 | — |
| 1923 | 0 | — |
| 1924 | 0 | — |
| 1925 | 0 | — |
| 1926 | 0 | — |
| 1927 | 0 | — |
| 1928 | 0 | — |
| 1929 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1931 | 0 | — |
| 1932 | 0 | — |
| 1933 | 0 | — |
| 1934 | 0 | — |
| 1935 | 0 | — |
| 1936 | 0 | — |
| 1937 | 0 | — |
| 1938 | 0 | — |
| 1939 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1941 | 0 | — |
| 1942 | 0 | — |
| 1943 | 0 | — |
| 1944 | 0 | — |
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0.1 | — |
| 1993 | 0.112 | +12.0% |
| 1994 | 0.012 | -89.3% |
| 1995 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.012 | +0.0% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 0.012 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.033, 36% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 0.012 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.033, 36% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 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 | 0.0284 | 0 | 0.112 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.012 | 0.012 | 0.012 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.012 | 0.012 | 0.012 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.012 | 0.012 | 0.012 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Seychelles?
- Direct democracy index in Seychelles was 0.012 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 0.112 in 1993.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1903.
- How does Seychelles rank for direct democracy index?
- Seychelles ranks 142nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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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Measures the extent of how easy it is for citizens to vote on specific issues themselves in popular initiatives, referendums, and plebiscites.