Direct Democracy Index in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Direct Democracy Index was 0.009 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.009
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
147th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.109
in 1978
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Direct Democracy Index in Sierra Leone, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Sierra Leone is 0.009, measured in 2025.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Sierra Leone peaked at 0.109 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Sierra Leone ranks 147th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct Democracy Index in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1901 | 0 | — |
| 1902 | 0 | — |
| 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 | 0.109 | — |
| 1979 | 0.009 | -91.7% |
| 1980 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.093 | +933.3% |
| 1992 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.088 | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 0.082 | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 0.077 | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 0.071 | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 0.065 | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 0.06 | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 0.054 | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 0.049 | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 0.043 | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 0.037 | -14.0% |
| 2006 | 0.032 | -13.5% |
| 2007 | 0.026 | -18.8% |
| 2008 | 0.021 | -19.2% |
| 2009 | 0.015 | -28.6% |
| 2010 | 0.009 | -40.0% |
| 2011 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 0.009 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.033, 27% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 0.009 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.033, 27% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 | 0.0118 | 0 | 0.109 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0792 | 0.009 | 0.093 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0402 | 0.015 | 0.065 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More social development data for Sierra Leone
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 8,925 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.001 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 8,925 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Sierra Leone?
- Direct democracy index in Sierra Leone was 0.009 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 0.109 in 1978.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for direct democracy index?
- Sierra Leone ranks 147th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.