What is direct democracy index in Togo?

Direct democracy index in Togo was 0.042 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Togo?

The highest recorded value was 0.221 in 1992.

What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Togo?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1916.

How does Togo rank for direct democracy index?

Togo ranks 83rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Togo?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Togo 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.

Direct Democracy Index in Togo

Name: Direct Democracy Index in Togo
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Togo: Direct Democracy Index was 0.042 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.042

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

83rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.221

in 1992

All-time low

in 1916

Years of data

110

1916–2025

Direct Democracy Index in Togo, 1916–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Togo is 0.042, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Togo peaked at 0.221 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1916.

That places Togo 83rd 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
1910s	0	0	0	4
1920s	0	0	0	10
1930s	0	0	0	10
1940s	0	0	0	10
1950s	0.01	0	0.1	10
1960s	0.1764	0	0.2	10
1970s	0.188	0.152	0.2	10
1980s	0.1748	0.128	0.2	10
1990s	0.1919	0.104	0.221	10
2000s	0.096	0.042	0.174	10
2010s	0.042	0.042	0.042	10
2020s	0.042	0.042	0.042	6

Countries ranked near Togo

80 Liberia 0.059 compare
81 Georgia 0.053 compare
82 Maldives 0.045 compare
84 Djibouti 0.04 compare
85 Estonia 0.038 compare
86 Austria 0.033 compare
86 Benin 0.033 compare
86 Burkina Faso 0.033 compare
86 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.033 compare
86 France 0.033 compare
86 Somalia 0.033 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Togo

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 54,167 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 12,661 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.157 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.351 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.579 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.533 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.351 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

All data for Togo →

Frequently asked questions

What is direct democracy index in Togo?: Direct democracy index in Togo was 0.042 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Togo?: The highest recorded value was 0.221 in 1992.
What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Togo?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1916.
How does Togo rank for direct democracy index?: Togo ranks 83rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Togo?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Togo 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

Indicator: Direct Democracy Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measures the extent of how easy it is for citizens to vote on specific issues themselves in popular initiatives, referendums, and plebiscites.