Direct Democracy Index in South Sudan
South Sudan: Direct Democracy Index was 0.02 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.02
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
104th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.213
in 1998
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Direct Democracy Index in South Sudan, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in South Sudan stood at 0.02.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in South Sudan peaked at 0.213 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
South Sudan ranks 104th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct Democracy Index in South Sudan, 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 | 0.1 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 0.02 | — |
| 1974 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.2 | +900.0% |
| 1978 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.188 | -6.0% |
| 1983 | 0.2 | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.188 | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 0.176 | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 0.164 | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 0.152 | -7.3% |
| 1992 | 0.14 | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 0.128 | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 0.116 | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 0.104 | -10.3% |
| 1996 | 0.092 | -11.5% |
| 1997 | 0.08 | -13.0% |
| 1998 | 0.213 | +166.2% |
| 1999 | 0.213 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.213 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.213 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.213 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.201 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 0.189 | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 0.164 | -13.2% |
| 2006 | 0.152 | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 0.14 | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 0.128 | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 0.116 | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 0.104 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 0.02 | -80.8% |
| 2012 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 0.02 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.033, 61% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 0.02 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.033, 61% 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 | 0.078 | 0 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1952 | 0.176 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1402 | 0.08 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1729 | 0.116 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0284 | 0.02 | 0.104 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 101 Gambia 0.026 compare
- 102 Ghana 0.024 compare
- 103 Myanmar 0.021 compare
- 104 Afghanistan 0.02 compare
- 104 Bahrain 0.02 compare
- 104 Bhutan 0.02 compare
- 104 Brazil 0.02 compare
- 104 Cameroon 0.02 compare
- 104 Guinea-Bissau 0.02 compare
- 104 Japan 0.02 compare
- 104 Nepal 0.02 compare
- 104 Pakistan 0.02 compare
- 104 Sao Tome and Principe 0.02 compare
- 104 South Africa 0.02 compare
- 104 Suriname 0.02 compare
- 104 Vietnam 0.02 compare
More social development data for South Sudan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 601,818 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2.39 million (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.1958 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2.39 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0494 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in South Sudan?
- Direct democracy index in South Sudan was 0.02 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.213 in 1998.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does South Sudan rank for direct democracy index?
- South Sudan ranks 104th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.