Participatory Democracy Index in Mauritius
Mauritius: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.481 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Democracy Index in Mauritius, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory democracy index in Mauritius is 0.481, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.
That represents a change of up 52.2% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Mauritius peaked at 0.481 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.124, in 1902.
Mauritius ranks 43rd of 176 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.1247 | 0.124 | 0.125 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.1245 | 0.124 | 0.125 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1268 | 0.125 | 0.127 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1324 | 0.126 | 0.143 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1514 | 0.143 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1997 | 0.196 | 0.214 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.28 | 0.214 | 0.399 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4018 | 0.391 | 0.42 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4436 | 0.436 | 0.448 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4581 | 0.454 | 0.461 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.472 | 0.468 | 0.473 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4677 | 0.443 | 0.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3498 | 0.302 | 0.481 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 40 Trinidad and Tobago 0.505 compare
- 41 Greece 0.493 compare
- 42 Cyprus 0.49 compare
- 44 Dominican Republic 0.475 compare
- 45 South Africa 0.47 compare
- 46 Colombia 0.467 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory democracy index in Mauritius?
- Participatory democracy index in Mauritius was 0.481 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 0.481 in 2025.
- What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.124 in 1902.
- How does Mauritius rank for participatory democracy index?
- Mauritius ranks 43rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.