What is participatory democracy index in Comoros?

Participatory democracy index in Comoros was 0.2 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Comoros?

The highest recorded value was 0.305 in 2013.

What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Comoros?

The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1900.

How does Comoros rank for participatory democracy index?

Comoros ranks 112th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Comoros?

Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Comoros 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 Comoros

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

Comoros: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.2 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.2

Change on year

up 2.6%

World rank

112th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.305

in 2013

All-time low

0.009

in 1900

Years of data

1900–2025

Participatory Democracy Index in Comoros, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, participatory democracy index in Comoros stood at 0.2.

That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and down 25.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Comoros peaked at 0.305 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.009, in 1900.

Comoros ranks 112th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.009	0.009	0.009	10
1910s	0.0112	0.009	0.012	4
1940s	0.0195	0.019	0.02	4
1950s	0.0227	0.02	0.027	10
1960s	0.027	0.027	0.027	10
1970s	0.0574	0.027	0.126	10
1980s	0.1286	0.127	0.134	10
1990s	0.2222	0.193	0.254	10
2000s	0.243	0.171	0.276	10
2010s	0.2703	0.209	0.305	10
2020s	0.1957	0.19	0.2	6

Countries ranked near Comoros

110 Zimbabwe 0.202 compare
111 Mozambique 0.201 compare
112 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.2 compare
114 Pakistan 0.192 compare
115 Niger 0.189 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Comoros

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 2,338 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.132 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.293 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.498 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.509 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.293 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is participatory democracy index in Comoros?: Participatory democracy index in Comoros was 0.2 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Comoros?: The highest recorded value was 0.305 in 2013.
What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Comoros?: The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1900.
How does Comoros rank for participatory democracy index?: Comoros ranks 112th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Comoros?: Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Comoros 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.