Direct Democracy Index in Turkey
Turkey: Direct Democracy Index was 0.132 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Turkey, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Turkey stood at 0.132.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.2% on the previous year and down 52.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Turkey peaked at 0.331 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Turkey ranks 46th 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.
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 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1986 | 0 | 0.319 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2009 | 0.112 | 0.283 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1048 | 0.033 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2855 | 0.235 | 0.331 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1802 | 0.132 | 0.223 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More social development data for Turkey
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2.39 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 149,405 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.11 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.293 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.179 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.565 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.293 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Turkey?
- Direct democracy index in Turkey was 0.132 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 0.331 in 2010.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Turkey rank for direct democracy index?
- Turkey ranks 46th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.