Direct Democracy Index in Tunisia
Tunisia: Direct Democracy Index was 0.151 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.151
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
39th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.213
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Direct Democracy Index in Tunisia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Tunisia stood at 0.151.
The figure is up 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Tunisia peaked at 0.213 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Tunisia ranks 39th 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 Tunisia, 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 | 0.033 | — |
| 1960 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 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 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.213 | +545.5% |
| 2003 | 0.213 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.213 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.213 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.213 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.201 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 0.189 | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 0.177 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 0.165 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 0.153 | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 0.141 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 0.129 | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 0.117 | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 0.105 | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 0.093 | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 0.081 | -12.9% |
| 2018 | 0.069 | -14.8% |
| 2019 | 0.057 | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 0.045 | -21.1% |
| 2021 | 0.033 | -26.7% |
| 2022 | 0.151 | +357.6% |
| 2023 | 0.151 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.151 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.151 | +0.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 0.151 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.0275, 5.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 0.151 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.02, 7.5× the median. (23 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 | 0.0033 | 0 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1698 | 0.033 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.111 | 0.057 | 0.165 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1137 | 0.033 | 0.151 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More social development data for Tunisia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,386 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3,711 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0003 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3,711 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 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 Tunisia?
- Direct democracy index in Tunisia was 0.151 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.213 in 2002.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Tunisia rank for direct democracy index?
- Tunisia ranks 39th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.