Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate was -9.18 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-9.18 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 259.2%
World rank
162nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
58.42 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-10.18 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
119
1907–2025
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Vanuatu, 1907–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Vanuatu recorded -9.18 % change on previous year for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 259.2% on the previous year and down 542.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Vanuatu peaked at 58.42 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -10.18 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Vanuatu 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 0.6623 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1947 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1948 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1950 | -1.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | 2 % change on previous year | -252.0% |
| 1952 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1958 | -0.6536 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1960 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 10.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 7.74 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 11.6 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 58.42 % change on previous year | +403.5% |
| 1977 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -96.8% |
| 1978 | 17.48 % change on previous year | +832.5% |
| 1979 | 10.18 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 1980 | 38.39 % change on previous year | +277.0% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | -0.3425 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | -1.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 1.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -264.9% |
| 1992 | -10.18 % change on previous year | +490.2% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 1.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -0.193 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0.1934 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0.193 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2004 | -0.3854 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | -0.5803 % change on previous year | +50.6% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 6.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 12.57 % change on previous year | +84.6% |
| 2010 | 0.1618 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.1616 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0.9677 % change on previous year | +499.0% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 2.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 2017 | 3.18 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2018 | -0.2933 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 2019 | -2.65 % change on previous year | +802.6% |
| 2020 | -0.4532 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 2021 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -568.8% |
| 2022 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 2023 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +184.1% |
| 2024 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -175.7% |
| 2025 | -9.18 % change on previous year | +259.2% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's -9.18 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.1984 % change on previous year, 46.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1910s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0662 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0.6623 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0031 % change on previous year | -1.32 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.78 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 58.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.67 % change on previous year | -1.37 % change on previous year | 38.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.9875 % change on previous year | -10.18 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.88 % change on previous year | -0.5803 % change on previous year | 12.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7047 % change on previous year | -2.65 % change on previous year | 3.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.9172 % change on previous year | -9.18 % change on previous year | 3.38 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More social development data for Vanuatu
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 13 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 2 (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 13 (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 key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Vanuatu?
- Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Vanuatu was -9.18 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 58.42 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.18 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Vanuatu rank for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate?
- Vanuatu ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 542.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Key features of liberal democracy V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.