Electoral Democracy Index in Cote d'Ivoire

Cote d'Ivoire: Electoral Democracy Index was 0.394 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.394
Change on year
down 8.2%
World rank
101st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.54
in 2018
All-time low
0.028
in 1912
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Electoral Democracy Index in Cote d'Ivoire, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Cote d'Ivoire recorded 0.394 for electoral democracy index in 2025.

The figure is down 8.2% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electoral democracy index in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 0.54 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.028, in 1912.

That places Cote d'Ivoire 101st out of 176 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.029 0.029 0.029 10
1910s 0.0289 0.028 0.029 10
1920s 0.029 0.029 0.029 10
1930s 0.0293 0.029 0.03 10
1940s 0.0605 0.028 0.108 10
1950s 0.1222 0.108 0.149 10
1960s 0.1776 0.143 0.187 10
1970s 0.1724 0.172 0.176 10
1980s 0.1737 0.172 0.176 10
1990s 0.344 0.263 0.397 10
2000s 0.4226 0.274 0.447 10
2010s 0.4877 0.427 0.54 10
2020s 0.4408 0.394 0.499 6

Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire

  1. 98 Lebanon 0.419 compare
  2. 99 Georgia 0.401 compare
  3. 100 Tunisia 0.395 compare
  4. 102 Philippines 0.392 compare
  5. 103 Ukraine 0.386 compare
  6. 104 India 0.377 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is electoral democracy index in Cote d'Ivoire?
Electoral democracy index in Cote d'Ivoire was 0.394 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest electoral democracy index recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
The highest recorded value was 0.54 in 2018.
What is the lowest electoral democracy index recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
The lowest recorded value was 0.028 in 1912.
How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for electoral democracy index?
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 101st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is electoral democracy index rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cote d'Ivoire data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Electoral Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Electoral Democracy Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 29,649 data points, 1789–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which political leaders are elected under comprehensive suffrage in free and fair elections, and freedoms of association and expression are guaranteed.