Participatory Democracy Index in Indonesia
Indonesia: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.298 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Democracy Index in Indonesia, 1800–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory democracy index in Indonesia is 0.298, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Indonesia peaked at 0.463 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.01, in 1800.
Indonesia ranks 87th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0128 | 0.01 | 0.017 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.017 | 0.017 | 0.017 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0184 | 0.017 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.017 | 0.017 | 0.017 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0505 | 0.017 | 0.097 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1459 | 0.106 | 0.246 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0746 | 0.051 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0547 | 0.046 | 0.063 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0461 | 0.046 | 0.047 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0785 | 0.046 | 0.319 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4377 | 0.383 | 0.463 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4331 | 0.394 | 0.452 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.347 | 0.298 | 0.376 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
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- Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
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- Varieties of democracy 0.462 (2025)
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- Freedom of Association Index 0.638 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory democracy index in Indonesia?
- Participatory democracy index in Indonesia was 0.298 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.463 in 2008.
- What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.01 in 1800.
- How does Indonesia rank for participatory democracy index?
- Indonesia ranks 87th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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
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.