What is participatory democracy index in Czechia?

Participatory democracy index in Czechia was 0.562 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Czechia?

The highest recorded value was 0.624 in 2007.

What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Czechia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1953.

How does Czechia rank for participatory democracy index?

Czechia ranks 23rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Czechia?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Czechia 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 Czechia

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

Czechia: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.562 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.562

Change on year

down 2.1%

World rank

23rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.624

in 2007

All-time low

0.02

in 1953

Years of data

189

1837–2025

Participatory Democracy Index in Czechia, 1837–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for participatory democracy index in Czechia is 0.562, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Czechia peaked at 0.624 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 1953.

That places Czechia 23rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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
1830s	0.032	0.032	0.032	3
1840s	0.045	0.032	0.103	10
1850s	0.0396	0.034	0.09	10
1860s	0.1148	0.092	0.147	10
1870s	0.1622	0.15	0.168	10
1880s	0.1718	0.164	0.189	10
1890s	0.196	0.187	0.205	10
1900s	0.2039	0.202	0.209	10
1910s	0.197	0.186	0.208	10
1920s	0.452	0.378	0.464	10
1930s	0.3973	0.063	0.454	10
1940s	0.0469	0.027	0.095	10
1950s	0.0275	0.02	0.037	10
1960s	0.033	0.025	0.035	10
1970s	0.0286	0.024	0.034	10
1980s	0.0327	0.025	0.035	10
1990s	0.567	0.503	0.579	10
2000s	0.6062	0.577	0.624	10
2010s	0.5741	0.525	0.612	10
2020s	0.552	0.522	0.574	6

Countries ranked near Czechia

20 Spain 0.572 compare
21 Italy 0.569 compare
22 Iceland 0.565 compare
24 Lithuania 0.56 compare
26 Netherlands 0.553 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Key features of liberal democracy 0.794 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.849 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.947 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.872 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.849 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is participatory democracy index in Czechia?: Participatory democracy index in Czechia was 0.562 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Czechia?: The highest recorded value was 0.624 in 2007.
What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Czechia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1953.
How does Czechia rank for participatory democracy index?: Czechia ranks 23rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Czechia?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Czechia 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.