Key features of democracy in Algeria

Algeria: Key features of democracy was 0.265 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.265
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
123rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.35
in 1990
All-time low
0.04
in 1923
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Key features of democracy in Algeria, 1900–2025

00.10.20.3190019622025

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

Analysis

Algeria recorded 0.265 for key features of democracy in 2025.

The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 19.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, key features of democracy in Algeria peaked at 0.35 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.04, in 1923.

Algeria ranks 123rd of 176 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.041 0.041 0.041 10
1910s 0.041 0.041 0.041 10
1920s 0.0421 0.04 0.045 10
1930s 0.045 0.045 0.045 10
1940s 0.0598 0.045 0.094 10
1950s 0.0842 0.075 0.104 10
1960s 0.1068 0.075 0.189 10
1970s 0.1164 0.084 0.193 10
1980s 0.205 0.195 0.222 10
1990s 0.2717 0.173 0.35 10
2000s 0.3302 0.326 0.335 10
2010s 0.3165 0.293 0.331 10
2020s 0.27 0.26 0.282 6

Countries ranked near Algeria

  1. 120 Jordan 0.282 compare
  2. 121 Mozambique 0.279 compare
  3. 122 Zimbabwe 0.268 compare
  4. 124 Cameroon 0.26 compare
  5. 125 Kazakhstan 0.259 compare
  6. 125 Morocco 0.259 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is key features of democracy in Algeria?
Key features of democracy in Algeria was 0.265 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest key features of democracy recorded in Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 0.35 in 1990.
What is the lowest key features of democracy recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.04 in 1923.
How does Algeria rank for key features of democracy?
Algeria ranks 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is key features of democracy rising or falling in Algeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Key features of democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Key features of democracy
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.