Direct Democracy Index in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Direct Democracy Index was 0.14 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.14
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
43rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.34
in 1999
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Direct Democracy Index in Tajikistan, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Tajikistan stood at 0.14.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Tajikistan peaked at 0.34 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Tajikistan ranks 43rd 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.
Direct Democracy Index in Tajikistan, 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 | 0.02 | — |
| 1937 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.033 | +65.0% |
| 1978 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0.186 | — |
| 1995 | 0.192 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 0.192 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.192 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.192 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.34 | +77.1% |
| 2000 | 0.329 | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 0.318 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 0.308 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 0.298 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 0.287 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 0.276 | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 0.266 | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 0.256 | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 0.234 | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 0.214 | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 0.192 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 0.172 | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 0.15 | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 0.13 | -13.3% |
| 2014 | 0.119 | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 0.108 | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 0.192 | +77.8% |
| 2017 | 0.192 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.192 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.192 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.192 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.182 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 0.172 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 0.161 | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 0.15 | -6.8% |
| 2025 | 0.14 | -6.7% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 0.14 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.0275, 5.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 0.14 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1205, 1.2× 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 | 0.008 | 0 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0239 | 0.02 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1294 | 0 | 0.34 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2786 | 0.214 | 0.329 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1639 | 0.108 | 0.192 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1662 | 0.14 | 0.192 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More social development data for Tajikistan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 8,620 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 4,163 (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 0.0004 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 4,163 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0008 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 Tajikistan?
- Direct democracy index in Tajikistan was 0.14 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.34 in 1999.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Tajikistan rank for direct democracy index?
- Tajikistan ranks 43rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.