Direct Democracy Index in Somalia
Somalia: Direct Democracy Index was 0.033 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Somalia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Somalia is 0.033, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Somalia peaked at 0.131 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Somalia 86th 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
| 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 | 0.1102 | 0 | 0.131 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0643 | 0.029 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.012 | 0 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0304 | 0.02 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More social development data for Somalia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 20,967 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 892,037 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.128 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.165 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.619 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.445 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.165 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Somalia?
- Direct democracy index in Somalia was 0.033 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.131 in 1961.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Somalia rank for direct democracy index?
- Somalia ranks 86th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.