Direct Democracy Index in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Direct Democracy Index was 0.131 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Vanuatu, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct democracy index in Vanuatu is 0.131, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.
The figure is up 907.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Vanuatu peaked at 0.131 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Vanuatu 47th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0523 | 0.013 | 0.131 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Vanuatu?
- Direct democracy index in Vanuatu was 0.131 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 0.131 in 2024.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Vanuatu rank for direct democracy index?
- Vanuatu ranks 47th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 907.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.