Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index was 0.306 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 0.306.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.36 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.006, in 1900.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 112th 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 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0164 | 0.009 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1943 | 0.093 | 0.28 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1431 | 0.101 | 0.148 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1501 | 0.149 | 0.152 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1677 | 0.126 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2356 | 0.15 | 0.36 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3232 | 0.304 | 0.352 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3287 | 0.306 | 0.347 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 109 Mauritania 0.328 compare
- 110 El Salvador 0.321 compare
- 111 Kyrgyzstan 0.313 compare
- 113 Gabon 0.302 compare
- 113 Pakistan 0.302 compare
- 115 Serbia 0.3 compare
More social development data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 503,732 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1.18 million (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.115 (2025)
- Human Rights Index 0.42 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.2 (2025)
- Key features of human rights 0.42 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.306 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.36 in 2009.
- What is the lowest government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.006 in 1900.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 112th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.