Participatory Democracy Index in Lithuania
Lithuania: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.56 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Democracy Index in Lithuania, 1795–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory democracy index in Lithuania is 0.56, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Lithuania peaked at 0.639 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.019, in 1940.
That places Lithuania 24th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 5 |
| 1800s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.0225 | 0.022 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.0732 | 0.048 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0769 | 0.076 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0347 | 0.028 | 0.043 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0549 | 0.037 | 0.113 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.2277 | 0.088 | 0.301 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0844 | 0.078 | 0.088 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0194 | 0.019 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0495 | 0.019 | 0.063 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0637 | 0.062 | 0.065 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0709 | 0.064 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5865 | 0.488 | 0.619 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5963 | 0.579 | 0.611 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.617 | 0.59 | 0.639 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.583 | 0.56 | 0.609 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
- 21 Italy 0.569 compare
- 22 Iceland 0.565 compare
- 23 Czechia 0.562 compare
- 26 Netherlands 0.553 compare
- 27 South Korea 0.551 compare
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 101 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.712 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.786 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.917 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.841 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.786 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 3 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory democracy index in Lithuania?
- Participatory democracy index in Lithuania was 0.56 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 0.639 in 2015.
- What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.019 in 1940.
- How does Lithuania rank for participatory democracy index?
- Lithuania ranks 24th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.