What is participatory democracy index in Cambodia?

Participatory democracy index in Cambodia was 0.06 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Cambodia?

The highest recorded value was 0.129 in 1995.

What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Cambodia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.018 in 1900.

How does Cambodia rank for participatory democracy index?

Cambodia ranks 153rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Cambodia?

Over the last ten years it is down 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cambodia data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Participatory Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Participatory Democracy Index in Cambodia

Name: Participatory Democracy Index in Cambodia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Cambodia: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.06 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.06

Change on year

down 4.8%

World rank

153rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.129

in 1995

All-time low

0.018

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Participatory Democracy Index in Cambodia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for participatory democracy index in Cambodia is 0.06, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 47.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Cambodia peaked at 0.129 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.018, in 1900.

That places Cambodia 153rd 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.018	0.018	0.018	10
1910s	0.018	0.018	0.018	10
1920s	0.0187	0.018	0.019	10
1930s	0.019	0.019	0.019	10
1940s	0.0212	0.019	0.027	10
1950s	0.0641	0.022	0.108	10
1960s	0.0995	0.094	0.11	10
1970s	0.0491	0.027	0.073	10
1980s	0.0386	0.035	0.041	10
1990s	0.1027	0.043	0.129	10
2000s	0.122	0.119	0.124	10
2010s	0.106	0.073	0.122	10
2020s	0.0667	0.06	0.077	6

Countries ranked near Cambodia

150 Uzbekistan 0.082 compare
151 Egypt 0.076 compare
152 Yemen 0.072 compare
154 Tajikistan 0.059 compare
155 Syria 0.058 compare
156 Palestine 0.055 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Cambodia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 23 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 11,332 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.051 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.183 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.153 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.195 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.183 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

All data for Cambodia →

Frequently asked questions

What is participatory democracy index in Cambodia?: Participatory democracy index in Cambodia was 0.06 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Cambodia?: The highest recorded value was 0.129 in 1995.
What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Cambodia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.018 in 1900.
How does Cambodia rank for participatory democracy index?: Cambodia ranks 153rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Cambodia?: Over the last ten years it is down 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cambodia data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Participatory Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Participatory Democracy Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,363 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent of suffrage, the freedom and fairness of elections, freedoms of association and expression, as well as the extent to which citizens can engage in regional and local government, civil society organizations, and direct democracy.