Direct Democracy Index in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Direct Democracy Index was 0.075 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.075
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
69th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.241
in 1994
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Direct Democracy Index in Turkmenistan, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Turkmenistan is 0.075, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Turkmenistan peaked at 0.241 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Turkmenistan 69th 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.
Direct Democracy Index in Turkmenistan, 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 | 0.24 | — |
| 1992 | 0.24 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.24 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.241 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 0.24 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 0.24 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.24 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.24 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.228 | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 0.216 | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 0.204 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 0.192 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 0.18 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 0.168 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 0.157 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 0.145 | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 0.133 | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 0.134 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 0.122 | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 0.11 | -9.8% |
| 2011 | 0.098 | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 0.086 | -12.2% |
| 2013 | 0.074 | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.074 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.075 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 0.075 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.06, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 0.075 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1205, 62% 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 | 0.008 | 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 | 0.2149 | 0 | 0.241 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1651 | 0.122 | 0.216 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0812 | 0.074 | 0.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0747 | 0.074 | 0.075 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 67 Equatorial Guinea 0.08 compare
- 67 Nicaragua 0.08 compare
- 70 Paraguay 0.072 compare
- 71 Philippines 0.07 compare
- 72 Kenya 0.069 compare
More social development data for Turkmenistan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,864 (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 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,864 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 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 Turkmenistan?
- Direct democracy index in Turkmenistan was 0.075 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.241 in 1994.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for direct democracy index?
- Turkmenistan ranks 69th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.